Velma Fay Park

b. 23 June 1916, d. 4 February 2007
  • Velma Fay Park was born on 23 June 1916 in Walker County, Texas.
  • She married William Ashley Royal, son of Henry Royal and Georgia Ann Adams, say 1935.
  • William Ashley Royal and Velma Fay Park appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Walker County, Texas, at Highway 75.
  • Velma Fay Park became a widow at the 6 April 1993 death of her husband William Ashley Royal.
  • Velma Fay Park died on 4 February 2007 at age 90.
  • She was interred at Pine Valley Cemetery, Coldpring, San Jacinto County, Texas.
  • The following appeared in a local newspaper: Velma Royal was born June 23, 1916 in Walker County, Texas, and she passed away Feb. 4, 2007, at the age of 90 years. She is preceded in death by her husband William Royal and granddaughter Michelle Royal. She is survived by son William of Conroe, and son Ashley of Huntsville and daughter-in-law Shirley of Conroe, grandsons Bill and wife Rosie of Magnolia, John of Houston, and Robert and wife Jamie of Austin. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
         The family will receive friends Tuesday Feb. 6, 2007, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home. Services will be Wednesday Feb. 7, 2007 at 2 p.m. at Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James Featherstone officiating assisted by the Rev. Joe Corley. Sam Park will be in charge of music. Pallbearers will be: Bill Royal, John Royal, Robert Royal, Nathan Park, Kenny Coleman, and Bruce Fulenwider. Burial service will be at Pine Valley Cemetery approximately 13 miles East of New Waverly, Texas.
         Our family would like to thank all the nurses, aids, housekeeping, kitchen personnel and office staff for the love and care they gave our mother during her stay at Ella Smithers. We would like to extend a special thank you to Augusta Ray Goodrum for the thoughtful treats she brought Mom to comfort her during her stay at Ella Smithers.
  • Last Edited: 12 Apr 2013

Family: William Ashley Royal b. 28 February 1907, d. 6 April 1993