Search by Name

Search by Name

FUNERAL HOME

Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond

115 East Brookland Park Boulevard

Richmond, Virginia

Hazel Royal Obituary

ROYAL, Hazel Jones, age 97, of Richmond, formerly of Lynchburg, Va., died February 15, 2010. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Harry W. Royal (Marilyn), and Dr. Frank S. Royal Sr. (Pamela); six grandchildren, Dr. Pamela Jenkins (Clarence), Dr. Karen Love (Rodrick), Dr. Frank S. Royal Jr., Steven Royal, Natasha Royal and Donald Hinson; 10 great-grandchildren; niece, Mila Chavis (Bernard); nephew, Reginald Brown; great-nephew, Bernard Chavis III; cousins, Barbara Jean Richardson and Donna Banks Mey. She leaves cherished friends including Lena Williams and Kathleen Olivia Cotman; and many extended family members. Mrs. Royal taught in the Campbell County Public School System and retired from the Lynchburg Public School System. She was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Links, Inc. A Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Omega Service will be held on Friday, February 19 at 6 p.m. at Garland Avenue Baptist Church, 2700 Garland Avenue, followed by the family receiving friends until 8 p.m. After 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 20, her remains will rest in Jackson Street United Methodist Church, 901 Jackson Street, Lynchburg, Va., where The Links, Inc. Memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., immediately followed by the funeral service at 1:30 p.m. Rev. Quentin Lawson officiating. Rev. Carl B. Hutcherson Jr., eulogist. Interment Forest Hill Burial Park, Lynchburg, Va. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Jackson Street United Methodist Church or Garland Avenue Baptist Church. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Online guest at www.scottsfuneralhome.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 19, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Hazel Royal

Not sure what to say?





Brenda Mickles Foote

March 1, 2023

Just smiling about wonderful memories of one of my favorite teachers. Mrs. Royal was my 4th grade teacher at Central Elementary School, Rustburg, VA. Learning was such fun, because of her.

Patricia Randolph

February 28, 2010

Dr. Harry Royal and Family,
It is with sympathy and prayers in the loss of your mother that I say "May the Lord be with you in your time of sorrow" and His blessings will lighten your way with the gift of each brand new day.
May the hand of the Lord strengthen and keep you in His loving care.
Patricia A. Randolph (One of your patients)

Ernie & Audrey Hines

February 20, 2010

Harry, Frank and Family,
Ernie and I are sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. Mrs. Royal was my Link Sister and Soror, and simply a wonderful woman. We are keeping all of you in our prayers and thoughts.
Audrey Dillard Hines

Jane Herndon James and family

February 19, 2010

Mrs. Royal was my third and fourth grade teacher at Central Elementary School in Rustburg, Virginia. She was also my sorority sister (Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.) Mrs. Royal had a great deal of influence on me and inspired me to become an elementary school teacher. I will always remember her as a special person. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Debra Crawley

February 19, 2010

Our sincere condolences go out to the family of Soror Hazel Jones Royal.She was truly an inspiration.

Soror Debra Ford Crawley and family

Verneter Mitchell & Family

February 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Larry F. Forrest

February 19, 2010

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Elaine Yuille

February 19, 2010

Dr. Frank, Lynchburg and Richmond have a great loss with the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you.
Dr. G. Elaine Yuille

Vivian Wilson-McNorton

February 18, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Robbie Hughes Carey

February 18, 2010

Dr. Frank and Dr. Harry:

At this time of sorrow may you find comfort in your memories.

Young At Heart Garland Ave Baptist Church

February 18, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

February 18, 2010

February 18, 2010

To: Dr. Harry Royal [Family] & Dr. Karen [Family]

In rememberance of my Third Grade Teacher - Mrs. Hazel Jones Royal a wonderful woman of God. God blessed me to be a part of a legacy during intergration at an Elementary School with a strong African American Woman.

I offer my condolences and leave to you all a verse in scripture.

You have made known to me the path of life, you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11

May the light of Jesus continue to shine in each one of you.

Bernadette L. Jones

The Gaines Family

February 18, 2010

Dr. Karen and Dr. Pam Royal & family:
Psalm 121
“I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help. My help cometh from the LORD, which made heaven and earth.”

We would like to offer our condolences and a wish for peace in the coming season.
May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of need.

God bless,
(Walter, Margaret, Renee, Dawn, Tish & Whitney)

February 18, 2010

To the family of Hazel Jones Royal, Its. difficult at such a time to know what worlds to say. But understanding thoughts and prayers are with you all today. Sis Nannie L Austin

Karen Brockenbrough

February 18, 2010

Drs. Rodrick and Karen Love,
My prayers are with you and your family during the homegoing of your loved one. Continue to keep your hand in God's hand and may your memories of her strengthen you during this time. Your Mount Vernon family is only a call away!

Tara Winston Dabney (Allen, Sr.)

February 18, 2010

To Natasha Royal & Dr. Harry Royal (Marilyn),

Allen & I would like to send our deepest sympathies to you Natasha. I am going to miss your Grandmother (Ms. Ley Ley). And we will have fond memories of her. And I am still recouping financially from the severe punishment she put on us at the poker table. Allen & I are praying much for you during the early stages of healing from the loss of such a lovely woman. We love you.

February 18, 2010

To Dr. Harry & Dr. Frank Royal and Family- I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Just know that god will not put any more on any of us than we can bear. Just know that god was ready for your mother to come home and she is resting now and at peace. Please accept our condolences.

Ethyl Maldonado & Family
Puerto Rico

Lucille Withers Deane

February 18, 2010

Dear Frank and Harry,
Love and deepest sympathy are extended to you and your families in the loss of your mom. May you find comfort in knowing that others share your loss and grief.

Dr. Falaah Muqtadir (Robert Withers)

February 17, 2010

To Frank and Harry, I send my deepest Condolence, I just recently connected with Harry by way of internet since graduating from Dunbar in 1957. I have good memories of your parents when I lived on Floyd St. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
May Almighty God bless and comfort you, from Him we come to Him we must return.

From the Staff of Scott's Funeral Home

February 18, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Judy Brown

February 17, 2010

To the family of Hazel Royal:
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Diane Redd- Lane

February 17, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

katasha robinson king

February 17, 2010

to harry & frank & the rest of the royal family:my condolences to you all!!!!!!!!!i'm a patient of both dr.'s & they're both products of a good mother!!be strong & continue to do wonderful jobs doctoring on myself & other patience as well!!!!!!!!!!mama royal,you're very luvd & blessed!!!!!!!!!!i thank u,for your contributes /contributions to this world for my dr.'s harry & frank royall!!!!!!!!r.i.p mama royal

Glennis Chappelle

February 17, 2010

To the family of Hazel Royal:
I will always remember your mother's sweet smile and warm hugs. She lived a beautiful long life, traveled, and loved her family and friends. May she now sit with the Lord and those who went before her. God bless all of you!

Glennis Chappelle

February 17, 2010

TO THE ROYAL FAMILY:

I WAS SADDEN TO HEAR OF THE PASSING OF MRS. HAZEL. SHE WAS A SWEETHEART. I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE BEFRIENDED HER IN MY LIFE. I WILL MISS SEEING HER SMILING FACE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND IF THERE IS ANYTHING YOU NEED I AM THERE FOR YOUR FAMILY. BE STRONG IN YOUR FAITH AND GOD WILL SEE YOU THROUGH YOUR TIME OF SORROW.

DENISE MCBEE-SPURLOCK
CLERK - GARLAND AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

Doretha Fowlkes

February 17, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Showing 1 - 27 of 27 results

Make a Donation
in Hazel Royal's name

Memorial Events
for Hazel Royal

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Scott's Funeral Home - Richmond

115 East Brookland Park Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23222

How to support Hazel's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Hazel Royal's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sponsored