Wednesday, August 25, 2021 10:52 am

Deborah Lynn Baynard Royal, 61, of Hephzibah, Georgia, wife of Michael Royal, entered into rest August 12, 2021.

Deborah, the daughter of Sammy Baynard and the late Cora Lee Tessinear Baynard, was born in Rutherford County.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter Kimberly Foster (Brian); her grandchildren, Dayton, Jaidyn, Kingston, London, Cannon; her stepchildren, Becky Gullage (Joshua) and their children Tobias and Peyton and Ricky Royal (Jess), her brothers Richard Baynard (Dawn), James Eric Baynard (Hollee).

The funeral was held August 18, 2021 at Sulphur Springs Baptist Church with Rev. Ethan Gardner officiating.

Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.