Florence Louise Royston

Florence Louise Royston Florence Louise Royston, died Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at the age of 84. She was born on March 7, 1926 to Alton and Opal (Nichols) White at the White Centennial Farm in Eaton County. She attended Martin School and Charlotte High School, graduating in 1943. She then received a degree from Acme Business College in Lansing. Her employment included Wilcox-Gay, General Aluminum, Eaton County Probate Court, Kroger and retired from Michigan Department of State Driver Improvement in 1988. She played the clarinet in the CHS band and piano at West Benton and Gresham United Methodist Churches. Another interest was arranging family photographs and she spent many enjoyable hours organizing photos and reminiscing. Walking along the country road gave her many hours of exercise, relaxation and prayer. She is survived by her family, Jerry (Sue) Royston, Jill (Larry) Smith-Walters of Charlotte, Jeff Royston of Lake City, Joanne (Kelly) Drozdzak of Charlotte and their father, Eugene Royston of Lake City; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws; sister, Phyllis Goodrich of Hastings; and sister-in-law, Jeanne White of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, Robert Goodrich and brother, Fred White. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 3, 2010 at Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI with Pastor Kathy Smith officiating. Interment will be in Gresham Cemetery, Charlotte, MI. Visitation will be Thursday, September 2, 2010 from 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Friday, September 3, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. just prior to the service at Pray Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.prayfuneral.com. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte, MI.