Elizabeth Royal

Mrs. Elizabeth Burnham Royal, 97, of Newnan passed away Monday, November 30, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 25, 1918, in Carrollton, GA, the only child of the late Joel Rufus Burnham & Bana Almon Burnham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Mayo Hartman Royal. Mrs. Royal grew up in Carrollton and was a member of the first class of West Georgia College where she met her future husband, Mayo. After college she enjoyed her work as a lab technician for several Atlanta doctors. She later worked as a secretary for the local Newnan school system for many years. After moving to Newnan in 1946, the family joined the First Baptist Church where at the time of her passing, she was the oldest member. Mrs. Royal had a deep love for people and expressed it often by delivering peaches and apples or by sending a caring note or card. As an artist, she became active in the art community of Coweta County as one of the founders of the Newnan Coweta Art Association and of Powers Crossroads. Many were surprised that this true southern lady was an avid fan of NASCAR and on Sunday afternoon was cheering on her favorite driver, Jeff Gordon. The funeral is Friday, December 4, 2015, at 2 o'clock in the chapel of McKoon Funeral Home with Rev. L.C. Lane and Rev. Jerry Walker officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday between 12:00 and 1:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Coweta Ferst Foundation, P.O. Box 336, Newnan, GA 30264 or to Stepping Stones Early Intervention Program, 22 Nimmons Street, Newnan, GA 30263 or to the charity of your choice. Condolences can be expressed online at www.mckoon.com Survivors include daughters: Nancy Royal Helton and Anita J. Royal; son, Mayo H. (Nancy) Royal, Jr.; grandchildren: Katie (Holly Jordan) Helton, Karen (Jon) Rapoport, Mandy (Jason) Sears and Molly Morrow; sister-in-law, Sue Royal; great-grandchildren: Drake Sears, Evan Morrow, Drew Sears, Drennen Sears, Avery Rapoport, Lucia Jordan, Elliott Jordan, Mazie Jordan and Landon Rapoport; extended family: Jim Perkerson, Regina Jackson, Hagie (Yolanda) Khan, Elisha Khan, Khadijah Khan, Aminah Khan, Ja'Mari Khan, Rachel Abbott and Kathy Gonzales. McKoon Funeral Home & Crematory (770) 253-4580

Elizabeth Royal

March 25, 1918 - November 30, 2015