Merle Royston Obituary
In loving memory of Merle Royston of Canton, Georgia, who departed this world on September 3, 2025 at the age of 93. Merle leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Merle Royston to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roy Hart and Vada Nash Hart; her husband Kenneth Darwin Royston; her daughter Joy Royston; and her siblings, Frances Hickman, Jean Phillips, Rachel Phillips, Mildred Royston, Bobby Hart, Roy Lee Hart and Benny Hart.
She is survived by: her children, Gail Rich of Cumming, Wanda Payne of Villa Rica, Debbie Gwinn (Elliott) of Canton and Kenny Royston of Commerce; and her siblings, Billy Hart (Brenda) of Hartwell and Faye Carey of Commerce. She is also survived by nine grand-children; twelve great grandchildren.