Daphne Belle Miller Williams, 98, of Weaverville, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022. She was born to Dewey Lee "Bert" and Angie Sanders Miller on November 2, 1923 in Boone County, West Virginia. Daphne graduated from Marshall College in 1947. Prior to that she had attended Berea College where she met the love of her life, Ormand Carvel Williams, Sr. They were married for 71 years until his death in 2018. Daphne was a schoolteacher, having taught special education at North Buncombe High School until she retired in 1985. After retirement she dabbled in oil painting. She and Ormand enjoyed Bible study and traveling for mission work. They were members of Newbridge Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, Daphne was preceded in death by a daughter, Myra Williams Taft; a son, Ted Williams; and a grandson, Jeremy Williams.

She is survived by two daughters, Millaine Milhaupt, of Weaverville, and Annette Potts and husband Joe of Mills River; a son, Carvel Williams of Weaverville; grandchildren Stephen Kohler (Jeneen), Laura Unnasch (Matthew), Katherine Capps (Tim), Melodie Potts Rosevear (Sam), James Williams (Delmi), and Amanda Sanders (Jeremy); 16 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held at 1 pm Monday, April 4, 2022, at Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service, in Mars Hill. Reverend Clark Henderson will officiate. Burial will follow in West Memorial Park. James and Tyler Williams, Peyton Vess, Tim Capps, Jeremy Sanders, and Matthew Unnasch will serve as pallbearers. Steve Kohler and Roger Barker will serve as honorary pallbearers. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made in Daphne's memory to Newbridge Baptist Church, 199 Elkwood Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804, or the charity of your choice.

Daphne became a Christian at the age of thirteen. She had a strong faith and believed in the power of prayer. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a loyal friend. She was patient and kind, a blessing to everyone she met. She was happiest when she was helping others. Even when her memory faded, her sweet, gentle spirit shone through.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to all of Daphne's caregivers through the years,

including the staff of Madison Health and Rehabilitation.

Online condolences may be sent to the family and you may view the service live at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.