Vanessa "Hodges" Royster

Vanessa "Hodges" Royster obituary

Vanessa "Hodges" Royster

Vanessa Royster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Leon Randolph Funeral Home from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2025.

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With Heartfelt Sympathy It is with deep sorrow that we, the Staff and Management of Leon Randolph Funeral Home, announce the passing of Mrs. Vanessa Hodges Royster 64 of 201 Inda Way Washington, NC. passed away at ECU Greenville NC Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Vanessa was a beloved member of her family and community, known for her kind spirit and unwavering love. Her presence touched many lives, and she will be dearly missed.

Please continue to keep the Hodges/ Royster Family in your thoughts and prayers during this time of grief.

"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit." - Psalm 34:18

Celebration of life will be at 1:00 pm, Monday June 23, 2025, at Harvest Church 2020 W. 15th Street, Washington, NC, followed by the burial at Cedar Hill Cemetery Washington, NC.

Public visitation will be held at 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sunday June 22 ,2025, at L.R. Memorial Chapel, 208 W. MLK Jr. Washington NC. Other times the family will be receiving family and friends at the home.

If you wish to have a church resolution or any special tribute read during the service, please ensure it is submitted to the family several days in advance.

To send flowers, please contact The Flower Spot directly at (252) 975-2520 to ensure timely delivery.

Condolences may be sent to leonrandolphfh.com or faxed to 252.946-3115. They may also be emailed to [email protected]

Professional and Caring Service has been entrusted to: Leon Randolph Funeral Home, 208 West Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Washington, NC 27889.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Vanessa (Hodges) Royster, please visit our floral store.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Leon Randolph Funeral Home

208 W Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Washington, NC 27889

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