Betty Faye Royal

Betty Faye Royal – 87
Of Lakeland, Georgia passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025 at the Lakeland Villa. She was born on July 18, 1937 in Summerville, Georgia to the late Floyd Blalock and Mary Anderson Blalock. She cherished gardening, filling her summers with the nurturing of plants and preserving her harvest through canning. She also enjoyed visiting her neighbors and keeping the roads hot. Most of all she loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She often looked forward to their visits and being able to spend time with them. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her 1st husband, Homer K. Sirmans and her 2nd husband, Clarence Samuel Royal; her sister, Jean Sartin and 2 brothers: Jimmy Blalock and Billy Blalock.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara Parry (Mike) of Lakeland, Georgia; son, Joe Sirmans (Norma) of Lakeland, Georgia; grandson, JJ Sirmans (Holly) of Lakeland, Georgia; great grandchildren: Grady Sirmans and Josie Sirmans; brother, Buddy Blalock (Lula) of Lyerly, Georgia; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Fender Cemetery, Lakeland, Georgia. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com . The Royal family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.