Doris Ann Bruce Williams, 77, of Evarts, departed this life on Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Harlan Appalachian Regional Hospital. Born December 21, 1944 in Harlan County, she had lived here most of her life. Mrs. Williams was employed as a teacher for many years by the Harlan County Board of Education. She was a member of the Evarts Baptist Church and the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James Williams; her parents, Lola Hatfield Bruce and Harley Bruce; two sisters, Audrey Browning and Mary Sue Robinson; and six brothers, Fred, William "Tug", Thomas Bill, Jim, Sam and David Bruce.

Survivors include her two sons, John Paul Ball and wife, Tammy, Tazewell, TN; and David Wesley Ball and wife, Donna, Evarts; two grandchildren, Austin Vanover and Emma Ball; a brother, Floyd "Bob" Bruce, Evarts; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends.

Visitation will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, from 11 am until 1 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with the Reverend Jack Ford officiating.

A graveside service will be held at 4:30 pm at Mountain View Cemetery in Harrogate, TN. Anyone wishing to attend may meet at the cemetery located at 389 Greers Chapel Road Harrogate, TN 37752.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the Williams family.