Oleta Gaskins Royals

Oleta Gaskins Royals - 96
Of Nashville, Georgia passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Lakeland Villa. She was born on May 28, 1927, in Nashville, Georgia to the late William Earnest Gaskins and Rhoda (Fender) Gaskins. She retired from Nashville Textile after working there for many years. She loved shopping, gardening and most importantly she loved her children. She was also known for being a great cook. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Royals, Jr.; sons: Billy Royals and Gary Royals; sisters: Betty Jo Royals and Pauline Green; granddaughter, Jennifer Royals.
Survivors include, Daughter, Faye Bailey of Lakeland, Georgia; Daughter, Ernestine Mathis (Donald) of Nashville, Georgia; Son, Larry Royals of Sparks, Georgia; Son, Bob Dale Royals of Lakeland, Georgia; Daughter, Donna Kay Culpepper (Tim) of Valdosta, Georgia; 11 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; 14 great great grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023, in the Chapel of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland with burial to follow in Westview Cemetery, Nashville, Georgia. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the funeral home. Kind words and expressions of sympathy can be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com < http://www.musicfuneralservices.com >. The Royals family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services, Lakeland.