Zana Carol Phillips Gaw was born November 17, 1940 in Overton County to Wheeler & Gladys Phillips. She was a member of Hardys Chapel Church. She loved the Lord and loved to read and study her bible. She loved gardening, crafting and her flowers. She loved her family and enjoyed doing things with all of them especially her best friend and love of her life her husband Bruce. She worked as a beautician for over 60 plus years and loved her clientele like family. Zana Carol's loving kindness extended beyond her family to her community.

Zana Carol is survived by her husband Bruce Gaw, her three daughters Jackie (Stan) Walthall, Trenda (Jimmy) Henry, and Cynthia (Earl Glen) Ridge. Her grandchildren, Tiffany (David) Akers, Shawn (Chelsey) Walthall, Tyler (Jaime) Ridge, Dakota Lofts, Audrey Henry (Sam), Braxton Henry, Jackson Henry, Brandon Henry, Ashley Henry, & Cody Henry. Her 18 great grandchildren, Camden, Ellie, Levi, Jamison, Averie, Rheagan, Harper, Ryker, Baylor, John, Callum, Logan, Elsie Lynn, Catelin, Alyssa, Tavin, Jacob, and Natalie. Her sister Faye (Jerry) Daily, and many nieces and nephews.
Zana Carol is preceded in death by her parents Wheeler and Gladys (Nelson) Phillips, a sister Zena Riddle, a brother Arthur Phillips and nephews.