Lou Williams, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Caldwell County on September 20, 1935 to the late Thomas Leroy Barlow and Mayo Barlow. Lou spent most of her life in Caldwell County. She loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Lou was a huge NASCAR fan, particularly supportive of the Earnhardt family and she loved to read. Lou was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Dale Williams and her sister, Nancy Young. She is survived by her children, Lisa Richards and husband, Mike; Cynthia Ryffel; Dale Williams and wife, Laurie; Thomas James “T.J.” Williams; grandchildren, Rick Earls and wife, Carleitha; Mike Richards and wife, Kimberly; Kelsey Sims and husband, Scott; Christopher Travis and wife, Pam; Robbie Travis and wife, Christina; Jennifer Calhoun and husband, Tim; Dale Ryffel; and Kaitlyn Williams; twelve great-grandchildren; brother, Darrell Campbell; sisters, Catherine Cook; Caroline Hopper; Rachel Church; and Shirley Austin; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service for Lou will be held in the Chapel of Evans Funeral Service on Friday, May 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be at a later date. Online condolences may be sent to www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the Williams family.