Doris Doster Bowles Williams, age 82, resident of Grover, went to be with the Lord on January 10, 2012. She was a native of Cleveland Co., NC, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs Rufus Doster. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband T.H. Bowles and by one brother, Junior Doster. She was retired from Baxter Corp. in Shelby, NC, an active member of Clearview Baptist Church in Grover and served as a Pink Lady at Kings Mountain Hospital. Mrs. Williams served in the United States Marine Corp. in Washington, DC. She was a precious and loving wife, mother and grandmother. A special thanks to Hospice of Cleveland County and Lou Ann Devine.

SURVIVORS:  Son; Duane Williams and wife Tammy, Lincolnton

                 Daughters; Pamela J. Bowles Thacker and husband Rich, Inman, SC        

                                     Pat Bowles Hamrick and husband Keeter, Kings Mountain

                                     Toni Williams Weigel, Kings Mountain

                 Sister; Sherry Doster Bradley, Kings Mountain

                 9 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great-Grandchild

                 Best Friend, Elvie Allen, Grover

FUNERAL SERVICE:  Clearview Baptist Church, Grover, NC

                                           Saturday, January 14, 2012      4:00 P.M.

                                           Rev. Barry Miles, officiating

VISITATION: 3:00-4:00 P.M., Saturday, January 14, 2012 in the Sanctuary of Clearview Baptist Church, Grover, NC

INTERMENT: Arlington National Cemetery

 MEMORIALS: The family request that no flowers be sent due to the fact that the interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery and that all memorials be sent to  Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights, Shelby, NC 28150