Florence Royal
February 28, 1929 ~ October 24, 2017
Services for Florence Royal, 88, of Hughes Springs, will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 28, 2017 at Reeder-Davis Chapel. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.
Mrs. Florence Marie Edwards Royal (“Maw”) of Hughes Springs, Texas, was born on February 28, 1929, in Cass County, Texas, to the parentage of Mr, Andy Edwards and Mrs. Annie Edwards.
Florence was raised and educated in Cass County, Texas. She was saved at an early age and was an active member of Love Chapel Missionary Baptist Church.
She married Mr. Everett Royal on July 1, 1948 and raised seven children, Joe Everett Royal (deceased), Janice Edwards (Andrew), Nina Phillips (Greg), Phyllis Royal-Brown, LaDonna Jackson, Nelwyn Royal, and Timothy Royal. Additionally, she is survived by three sisters, Mattie Holloman, Myra Hatten, and Vallie Newsome; and has several grand- and great-grandchildren.
Florence owned and operated her own Beauty Parlor. After her children grew up, she worked as a cashier at several stores in Hughes Springs, Daingerfield, and Lone Star. She continued to pursue her education by attending college in Texarkana, Paris, and Mount Pleasant, TX.
Throughout her life, she has received many awards, recognitions and commendations. One special recognition to note occurred in 2004. Florence was awarded the Hughes Springs Chamber of Commerce’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Florence had an unwavering sense of faith and strong selfless beliefs. Music was a key part of her life. She started playing music at four years old. She was a musician at Hughes Chapel (Hughes Springs), Rock Island (Lake of the Pines), and New Jerusalem Baptist Church (Daingerfield), and played at many numerous other churches and functions. Additionally, she passionately visited, sang, and cared for the sick at Theron Grainger Nursing Home in Hughes Springs. One of her greatest joys was playing at the 90th birthday party of Mr. Mayo Kasling, President of First National Bank.
In addition to caring for her family and tending to her garden, Florence was an avid community servant. She worked the voter registration polls for numerous years, was an active member of the Hughes Springs Auxiliary, Sesame Club, was on the Hughes Spring ISD committee to build the first Junior High school, as well as a tutor for Hughes Springs Elementary School (1994 – 1995), was a member of the Hughes Springs Housing Authority (1995 – 2000), Northeast Texas Baptist Association musician, and Hughes Springs Public Library, just to name a few.
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The Lord is near. May God touch you in ways that no one else can and with the tendernes that only He can bring. You and your family are in our prayers. Love you!
We are truly sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for the entire family.
God is an ever present help in to time of trouble. May He strengthen you all.
Condolences to the family of Mrs. Florence Royal. I knew Sister Florence as a kind soul, and as the church musician at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. (where she will, no doubt, be missed). May the Lord be with the family throughout this difficult time, and may she rest in peace in the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Sure hated to hear this about Mrs. Florence, she was a wonderful lady for sure. Her and my Mom Ruby Morris did the Ladies Auxiliary together. She is a Very Blessed Angel. Prayers be with you Nelwyn and family!
To the family of Florence Royal, you have my condolences and my deepest sympathy for I know what it feels like to lose your mother but look the Hills whence cometh your help and take it one day at a time. Love you!
As President of the North East Texas Baptist Association Congress of Christian Education, it is with deep sadness to hear of the passing of Sister Royal. We therefore extend our heart felt sympathy to the family and that our prayers are with you in this hour. May God Bless You and strengthen you in the days to come. Sister Royal was one of our musician leaders and she will be greatly missed. President Johnny Q. Brown North East Texas Baptist Association Congress Of Christian Education
so sorry for the family lost, I will keep you all in my prayers
Praying for the family.
Nelwyn, you have my deepest sympathy. I’m praying for you and your family during this difficult time. Just know that I am here for you. Love you, Vickie
A wonderful lady that I will always cherish. She was a Rose that influence so many people lives.
My condolences go out to the family.
Tim , my deepest sympathies go out to you and your family. May God give you the peace that you seek.
such a beautiful and wonderful person. She will be truly missed.
Condolences to family Of Ms. Florence Royal.
Thinking about all of you at this time. Mrs. Royal was such a sweet soul and a friend of ours.
Mrs. Florence was always a beautiful lady and such an inspiration!!! I had the opportunity to work with her at the Old Save Mart. My thoughts and prayers to her family!!
A remarkable woman I got yo know thru our Traylor High Reunions….a real sweetheart …RIP
"Maw"I miss and love you sooo much!!!! Loving you forever and ever, Maw
Mom I truly miss you and dad. Nothing is the same. I will always love you both. ??lrj
Another year have come and gone. I miss you Beloved and Beloved. ‘There is a leak in this ole building,’ since your souls have been removed. The root and one of the branches have left us. Lord, bless us and let their be peace.
Keeps the lights burning!
I miss you and dad.