Dorothy L. "Sue" Royal, age 81 of Vienna, died Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at her residence.
Born in Oak Grove, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Madison Burch and Myrtle Wade Burch. She was a retired teacher and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Her husband, Horace Jackson Royal preceded her in death.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Sara Jane Turnbull (Joe) of Ozark, AL
Sons: Ashley M. Royal of Hoonah, AK
Jerry Royal of Vienna
Chris Royal (Laura) of Vienna
Sisters: Doris Patino of Montgomery, AL
Joyce Bodeewes of Houston, TX
Brothers: Jesse M. Burch of Alexandria, VA
Charles Burch of Lewisville, TX
Grandchildren: 5
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 24 in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Rev. Jamey Hunt will officiate and burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 7 - 9 PM Friday, July 23 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, PO Box 327 Vienna, GA 31092 or to Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1140 Avenue of the Americas #1801 New York, NY 10036.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Vienna has charge of arrangements.