Evelyn Louise Williams, 73, of Polk, went to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 24, 2024. Born in Speed, Indiana on June 15, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Garland Keith and Elene Gene (Rice) Woods. She married the love of her life, James R. Williams on February 6, 1982. He preceded her in death on January 21, 2021. She was a retired Navy Corpsman after 20 years of service. She ended her Naval career by opening and running the VA Medical Department in Erie, PA. Evelyn furthered her career and at 55 earned her teaching degree and became a school age teacher at the CDC in Franklin. She enjoyed family time, especially with the grandkids, listening to Motown, cooking, and traveling to other countries, such as Greece, Ireland, and Scotland. She belonged to the Polk United Methodist Church. Her grandchildren were her world. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Mazie Lynn Wilson; her sister, Donna; and her brother Donnie. Surviving are her children, Mozelle Williams-Bly (Sarah), Hattie Rosario (Jose), and Andrea Salter (Tywan); grandchildren, James Wilson, Aliyah Castner, Destinee Williams, Amara Blamo, Ada Rosario, Zavier Rosario, Kaylyn Salter, and Julian Salter. She is further survived by her siblings Eddie Woods, Mozelle Portwood, and Russell Woods. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at the Garr Funeral Home (7806 Highway 311, Sellersburg, Indiana 47172). Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. until time of the service at the funeral home. Evelyn will be laid to rest next to her husband at Silvercreek Cemetery in Sellersburg, Indiana. Memorial contributions can be made in Evelyn's name to the Polk United Methodist Church, 715 Main Street, Polk, PA 16342.