Pamela Linkous Royal, 57, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019 after a long battle with COPD. She was born in Shawsville, VA on July 26, 1961 to the late Otis and Stella Linkous.
She is survived by her daughters, Melanie Graves, Rebecca Nester (Brandon); sons, Justin Royal (Bob), Bradley Royal (Lauren); grandchildren, Dylan Crismond, Alyssa Schaem, Brooklyn Nester, Brayden Nester, Braxton Nester, Waylon Royal, Stella Royal; brothers, Clayton Linkous (Jo), Butch Linkous (Gina), John Linkous; sisters, Priscilla Patrick (Mike), Ponnie Shawver (Ben), Debbie Gallimore (Eddie); as well as multiple nieces and nephews. Her family finds peace in knowing she is with her heavenly father.
Funeral services were conducted on Jan. 5, 2019 in the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church with Rev. Wes Conner officiating. Interment followed in the Shawsville Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. The family received friends prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with funeral expenses.
