Shelia Hutchens Royal

Shelia Hutchens Royal passed away on the 30th of October, 2025. She was born on December 26, 1966, to Dorothy and Rufus Hutchens. She was a long-time member of Grapevine Baptist church. In addition to her father, Shelia was preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Karen Ford. Shelia is survived by her loving husband, Stephen Royal; son, Even Royal; sisters, Cindy Hanes, and Brand Hutchens; sister-in-law, Bonnie Todd; mother, Dorothy Hutchens; brother-in-law, Jeffery Royal; and special aunt, Betty Lou Couch. The family will be holding a visitation on Thursday, the 6th of November from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M at Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville, with a funeral service following the visitation in the Gentry Family Chapel. The staff of Gentry Family Funeral Service of Yadkinville will be serving the Royal family.