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Shirley A. Royer, 92

January 06, 2025

Shirley A. Royer, 92, of Luther Acres, passed away Monday, January 6, 2025. Born in Ephrata, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and Anna Mae (Petry) Miley. She was the wife of the late Kenneth E. Royer, who passed away in 2005.

She was a graduate of Lititz High School.

Shirley worked at the former Gimble’s Department store in Park City Mall. She enjoyed bowling, boating, and spending time with her family. Shirley and her companion loved to travel.
She was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church in Akron.

In addition to her longtime companion of 20 years, Jake Longenecker, she is survived by two sons, Michael K. Royer husband of Carol and Kevin E. Royer husband of Lori. Also surviving are three grandchildren: Mike, Mark, Bradley; seven great-grandchildren: Peyton, Bella, Matthew, Bennett, Sophia, Olivia, and Isabella. She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Ginny, and Athea.

Funeral Services will be held at 1 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Spacht-Snyder Family Funeral Home & Crematory, 127 S. Broad St, Lititz, PA 17543. Interment will follow in Conestoga Memorial Park, Lancaster. Family and friends will be received from 12-1 PM at the funeral home on Wednesday. Please omit flowers; contributions in Shirley’s memory may be made to Hospice and Community Care 685 Good Drive Lancaster, PA 17601: Hospice and Community Care. Thank you to Luther Acres, LGH Nurses, Doctors, and Hospice.

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Condolences to the Family

January 15, 2025

Our deepest sympathies for your loss of Shirley. 
Eddie and Dinah Duckworth

January 13, 2025

Sending sincere condolences to Shirley’s family.  God bless you all.  
Lori Withee

January 11, 2025

Many prayers go out to the family. I enjoyed taking care of Shirley and miss her very much. love AM

January 10, 2025

My thoughts and prayers of comfort go out to Shirley’s sons and family and her companion, Jake. It was my privilege to know her for a year and care for her. She was a wonderful lady. CLB

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Spacht-Snyder Funeral Home
127. S Board St
Lititz, PA 17543
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