Mary Frances Royals

October 16, 1938 - August 23, 2020

Mary Frances Royals - 81 Of Lakeland passed away Sunday, August 23rd at the home of her Granddaughter in Stockton, Ga where she resided at the time of passing. She was born October 16, 1938 in Lowndes County to the late Horace William Hall Sr., and Lou Bertha Allred Hall. Mrs. Royals was a member of Little Block Holiness Church. Mrs. Royals loved spending time with family, reading her bible (John 17:24), and taking care of others. Her faith is everlasting and she always touches the people around her by saying: God bless you and keep you safe. Everything that she did revolved around, "If it's the Lord's will". Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Joseph M. "Doddy" Royals; daughter: Jody Royals; grandson: Austin Stone; Brothers: Horace William "Junior" Hall; Jimmy Lee Hall and Floyd Hall. Survivors include: 3 Daughters & Son-in-law: Sue Bennett Lakeland, Ga; Jennifer & Robert Rowe of Alapaha, Ga; Lisa & Roy Stone of Lakeland, Ga; Son & Daughter-in-law: Roy & Cheryl Royals of Lakeland, Ga; 13 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; Brothers & Sister-in-law: Ernest and Rose Hall of Valdosta; J. W. and Teresa Hall of Naylor; Dorothy Sikes of St. Augustine, Fla.; Nettie Allen of Lakeland; Bernice and Bill Royals, Lakeland; Betty Gaskins of Lakeland; and May Partain of Tifton, Ga; Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial to follow in Good Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the funeral home. Sympathy may be expressed online at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The compassionate and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland is serving the Royals family.