Rita Faye Royster

Rita “Good buddy” Royster was born in Martin, Tennessee on June 25, 1954, to the union of Roy Windham and Johnnie McGraw. God picked this beautiful flower to adorn his garden on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

She accepted Christ as her Personal Savior at an early age. She was a dedicated member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church for over 30 years under the leadership of Bishop Sandy McClain.

Rita Faye was educated in Weakley County public schools and was a graduate of Westview High School. She continued her education by attending U.T. Martin University.

Rita Faye was united in Holy Matrimony to Rodney Royster on June 29, 1974. This union was blessed with a daughter Courtney.

Rita was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years Rodney Royster and her parents.

Rita was known as “Good Buddy”, she loved her family. She loved to cook and laugh. She called everyone “Good buddy” as well. She never met a stranger and always had a smile on her face. Anyone that was around her was bound to laugh until their stomach hurt. She enjoyed going to fifty forward to meet new people and get some work out in. Rita was a Brest Cancer Survivor; her journey made her a warrior. She will be remembered for her strength, faith and resilience.

She leaves to cherish her memories; her loving daughter, Courtney Boger, grandson Tyler-John Davis Boger whom she loved more than life, (Thorsten Boger), sisters, Jewel Edwards, Ernestine Schott (Vander), Nellie Ray Fulton (Gallian) Shirley Brock (Tony) Deloris Askew (Chuck), Ruby Miller (Mike) a host of nieces and nephews, too many friends to name but she loved you all.