Lynda Canfield Royal, 64, of Charleston, wife of Clyde Royal, passed away on May 27th, 2009 after an extended illness. She was born February 1, 1945 in Clayville, New York, a daughter of the late Tom and Dorothy Canfield. She was a licensed practical nurse with Health South.
Survivors including her husband are:
two sons: Dean Royal of Charleston, SC and Michael (Tonya) Royal of Spartanburg, SC
three grandsons, Caleb, Nicholas, Tyler
two sisters: Patricia Canfield of Clayville, NY and Margaret (Ronald) Peck of Cassville, NY
Her lifelong best-friend: Valerie Kuhn of Kirkville, NY and a special mother – in – law: Leonie Royal of Charleston, SC.
She leaves a large number of nieces and nephews who live in NY, TN, and PA.
A memorial service will be held at Miles Road Baptist Church on Saturday, May 30th at 2:00 PM. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Eastside Baptist Church Life Fund: 1850 Fernwood Glendale Rd., Spartanburg, SC 29307-3113
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