Rachel Sizemore Caudill Williams, 85, of Closplint, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at her home. She was born on August 14, 1938 to the late Elbert and Edna Mae Saylor Sizemore.  Rachel was a homemaker and a member of the Closplint Baptist Church.  She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, gardening and canning her vegetables, but most of all she loved spending time with her family.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three great loves of her life, the father of her children and her husband of 21 years, Leonard Caudill; her second husband with whom she spent 11 happy years, Mathias Williams; and her companion of many years prior to his passing, Roy Brock.  Also preceding her in death were two sons-in-law, Jack Lefevers and Stevie Bush; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Escline Sizemore; a brother-in-law, Denver Caudill; and a multitude of other beloved family and friends.

Those left to mourn her passing are four daughters, Donna Short and husband, Roger, Crab Orchard, KY; Bonnie Lefevers, Doris Bush, and Debbie Bush and husband, Bill, all of Closplint; a sister, Gladys Caudill, Stanford, KY; and two brothers, Frank Sizemore and wife, Darlene, Barbourville; and Carr Gene Sizemore and wife, Linda, Richmond, KY.  Also surviving are six grandchildren, Michelle (Chris) Kelly, Rose Hill, VA; James Bush, Springfield, TN; Mark (Candice) Lefevers, Closplint; Adam (Karah) Short, Mt. Vernon, KY; Jessica (Robbie) Middleton, Evarts; and Erik (Cristy) Lefevers, Harlan; 10 great-grandchildren, Joshua (Emma) Kelly, Grace Kelly, Rachel Bush, Carly and Claire Lefevers, VivieAnn and Grant Short, Kelsie, Kinley and Kenadee Middleton; and a multitude of other family and friends.

Her visitation will be held Saturday from 2 until 8 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home.

Her funeral service will be conducted at 3 pm on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Evarts Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Kirby officiating.

Burial will follow in the Evarts Memorial Gardens with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Rachel Williams.