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Dee Royer-Shaw Obituary
Augusta, GA – Dee Royer-Shaw, originally from Hutchinson, KS, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at the age of 83.
Dee played the organ for 30 years at the First Assembly of God in Hutchinson, KS, and she loved playing both the piano and organ. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren – and even shared her love as a foster mother to many infants and children. She was the school secretary at USD308 in Hutchinson, KS.
Family members include her children: Angie Norris (Greg), Kevin Royer (Glennita), and Eddie Royer (Trina); grandchildren: Stanton Royer, Evan Norris, Justin Norris, Mallory Kocher, Joseph Royer, and Beth Royer; eight great-grandchildren; and sister: Beverly Martin.
The funeral service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at The Sanctuary of Augusta with Pastor Ricky Coule officiating. Pallbearers will be Stanton Royer, Justin Norris, Sam Kocher, Greg Norris, Cameron Coule, and Matthew Coule.
Memorial contributions may be made to The Sanctuary of Augusta, 4584 Cox Road Evans, Georgia 30809.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. at The Sanctuary of Augusta.
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com
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Upcoming Events
Mar
21
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Sanctuary
4584 Cox Road, Evans, GA 30809
Send FlowersBook nearby hotelsMar
21
Services provided by
Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors - AugustaOnly 1 day left for delivery to next service.