Evelyn Ball DeBusk, 88, of Evarts departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her home. Born June 26, 1935, she was a lifelong resident of Harlan County.  Evelyn was retired from the Harlan County Board of Education after serving as a cook at the Evarts High School for over 25 years.

She is preceded in death by her husband, James "Jim" H. DeBusk; a son, James Michael DeBusk; her parents, Grover Ball and Laura Fields Ball; two sisters, Ora Ivey and Marcella Hamblin; and four brothers, Arlee, Wesley, Raymond and Grover C Ball, Jr.

Evelyn is survived by her two daughters, Martina DeBusk and Jill Blevins, both of Evarts; three grandchildren, Gary Thomas, Kristen Blevins (Quentin), and Michael Blevins (Chelsea); six great-grandchildren, Natasha Sizemore, Denver and Hannah Simpson, Paisley Heaven, Connor Blevins and expected soon, baby boy Blevins; one great-great-grandchild, Greyson Simpson; and a host of other family and friends, including a special friend, Shonda Day.

Her visitation will be held Monday from 5 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Evelyn's funeral will be Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 1 pm in the Chapel of the Evarts Funeral Home with Pastor William "Chick" Kelly, Pastor Rodney Freeman and Brother Ralph Whitaker officiating.

Burial will follow in the Ball Cemetery at Evarts with her family and friends serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Evelyn Ball DeBusk.