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Mary Royster Obituary
Anderson - Mary Frieda Royster, 73, of Anderson, passed Monday, August 5, 2019, at her home, following an extended illness.
She was born February 18, 1946 in Waverly, KY, the daughter of the late Joseph W. and Ann L. (LaRue) Buckman. On April 8, 1967 she married Jerry E. Royster in Shawneetown, IL. They moved to Anderson in 1973, and there they raised their family.
Frieda worked as a L.P.N. at St. Johns Hospital in Anderson. She enjoyed her flower garden and was a woman of deep faith, spending much of her time reading her Bible.
Frieda is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jerry; her sons, Dale (Katrina) Royster of Greenfield, Brent Royster of Copperas Cove, TX and Benjamin Royster of Anderson; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and siblings, Charles Buckman, Sherry Ashby, James Buckman and Bonnie Bartley.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Rebecca Joyner.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Walter officiating. Burial will follow at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery.
Visitation will be 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. Friday at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory.
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Lawson Hunsicker
August 19, 2019
Oh, Jerry, I did not know. I am heartbroken for you and the family, and for me. She is free at last, but we are wounded. I am so sorry, I wish I would have been there to send her off. God bless you, Jerry.
Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of Frieda's passing. It wasn't that long ago I talked to you on Alex Pike and found out she was poorly. May you find comfort in the memories of the life you had together. She and my Moma (Jo Ann) are freshly together now on th
Karen Gardner
August 16, 2019
Jerry, I am so sorry to hear of Frieda's passing. It wasn't that long ago I talked to you on Alex Pike and found out she was poorly. May you find comfort in the memories of the life you had together. She and my Moma (Jo Ann) are freshly together now on the other side without pain, pills, doctor appointments.... But how we miss them! She was so sweet and we just loved talking with you both! Lean on one another and know that you are in an embrace of prayers and God's never ending love.
George and Kitty Zink
August 14, 2019
Jerry and family, I'm so sorry to learn that our sweet Frieda is no longer with us. We didn't know. We're so sad for you and for ourselves. May she rest in peace. We'll be in touch.
Dinah Crowley Crowley
August 11, 2019
Ron and I are so sorry to learn of Frieda's passing. We have many fond memories of our times together in Owensboro. Frieda was a real inspiration to me. Our sympathy is extended to you Jerry, Dale, Brent and Ben as well as the extended family.
Jeannette Turchi
August 8, 2019
Frieda was one of my favorite aunts! I remember having lots of fun with her when I was a kid. I was so proud of her when she became a nurse! My prayers are with you all.
Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home
August 8, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Sarah Schmitt
August 7, 2019
Frieda was a woman of faith and prayer. We will miss her presence at the Wednesday Mass at St. John's Chapel at the hospital. Her smile was so beautiful. My condolences to her family and friends. In prayerful sympathy, Sister Sarah Schmitt, CSC
Kassi VanMatre
August 7, 2019
Frieda I miss you so much and love you dearly... Jerry I love you and so sorry for your loss your family is in my thoughts and prayers
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