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Thelma Royer Obituary

Thelma L. Royer Battle Creek Thelma L. Royer, 73, died July 7, 2009. Thelma was born to William and Wilma (Tharp) Loftis on September 11, 1935 in Salem Kentucky. She was a 1954 graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Thelma worked as a lab technician for many years at the Community Hospital and at Post General Foods. In her free time, Thelma enjoyed square dancing, depression glass collecting, camping, and fishing. She also enjoyed going to Las Vegas and also enjoyed traveling on bus trips with her friends, and spending time with all her Grandchildren. Thelma is survived by three sons, Rick Royer of Battle Creek, Gregory (Paula) Royer of Battle Creek, and Terry (Rhonda) Royer of Acworth, Georgia; two brothers, William C. (Velma) Loftis and Charles (Donna) Loftis; two granddaughters, one grandson, and seven step-grandchildren, And Three Step Daughters Thelma was preceded in death by loving her husband, Charles Royer; her parents; and brother Robert Loftis. And her second husband Donald Coffman of Marshall, MI, He survives, And many nieces and nephews and In Laws. At the request of the family, friends may call Friday, July 10, 2009 from 6-8 p.m. at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2009 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Hicks Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, or the Disabled American Veterans. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 9, 2009.

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April Belote

July 9, 2009

To Thelma's family: I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am for your loss. She was always kind to my kids and I whenever she saw us. I'm glad she at least got to have her time with Luke, she was soo excited about him. Please be comforted that she is now reunited with her husband and her other family memebers who went before her. I love you Greg and Paula.

Bob Elegert

July 9, 2009

cyndi and I will never forget your kindness and support when we first came to Battle Creek, when our kids were born you were in the deliverey room with me to calm me down,and were always there to help us out in the time of need. They will surely miss their Aunt Thelma and never forget her, with love and prayers Bob, Cyd , Amber, Travis Elegert

Tonya Penny

July 9, 2009

I was so sorry to read that Thelma had passed, I worked with her at Post for many years..she was a nice lady. So sorry for your loss.

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