Maxine Jones Royster

Maxine Jones Royster, 75, of Rustburg, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 in Virginia Baptist Hospital.  She was the loving wife of Charles Bailey Royster for 55 years.

Born March 15, 1936, she was the youngest child of the late Clarence Lee Jones and Lillie Mae Hyde Jones.  She enjoyed her flower garden, many types of crafting, her bird collection, meeting up with friends, going to casinos; even if she came home empty-handed, and especially seeing her grandchildren.  Many of us benefited from her skill at crafting, which she generously shared with us.

In addition to her husband she is survived by two daughters, Donna Royster of Charleston, WV, and Terri Royster of Stafford; a son, Charles Royster and wife, Cathy of Lynchburg; four grandchildren, Tyler Arthur of Stafford, Carolyn Royster, Caitlyn Royster and Charles Royster all of Lynchburg; two sisters, Virginia Talbott of Yakima, WA, and Mary Sather and husband, Ed of Colorado Springs, CO; and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister.

The family will receive friends 2:00 p.m Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with Chaplain Wayne Lanham officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Centra Health Hospice of the Hills, 3300 Rivermont Avenue, Lynchburg, VA 24503.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family, 434-237-9424.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.obituaries.tharpfuneralhome.com.