Mary Phyllis Royal Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Phyllis Royal in Saint Petersburg, Florida, born in Cairo, Georgia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on June 20, 2024 at the age of 79. Mary Phyllis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl Otha and Edna Earle Aycock Murkerson; her husband Ronald D. Royal; and her brother James Colin Murkerson. She is survived by: her children, Susan Willis, Sharon Willis, Hunter, Shirley Willis, Ronald Royal Jr. and Stephen J. Royal; her siblings, Winnie Kate Murkerson, Anderson, George Otha Murkerson, Alice Faye Murkerson-Kines, Stephen Earl Murkerson and Sharon Murkerson Heinz; and her grandchildren, Merinda Smathers, Priscilla Smathers, Kelton, Heather Kent, Jennifer Kent, Clayton, Shelly Webb, McDonald, Cole Royal, Wyatt Royal, Ashley Royal and Cassity Royal. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
