Shelia Hutchens Royal Obituary
The passing of Shelia Hutchens Royal (Yadkinville, North Carolina) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on October 30, 2025 at the age of 58. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Shelia Hutchens Royal or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Shelia may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her father Rufus Hutchens; and her sister-in-law Karen Ford. She is survived by: her mother Dorothy Hutchens; her husband Stephen Royal; her son Even Royal; her sisters, Cindy Hanes and Brand Hutchens; her siblings-in-law, Bonnie Todd and Jeffery Royal; and her aunt Betty Lou Couch.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville (5108 US-601, Yadkinville, NC 27055). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 6th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
