June Masters Royal

June Masters Royal passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, December 16th, 2025.

June was born on February 28, 1945 in Opelika, Alabama, where she lived the majority of her life and proudly called her home. She was a graduate of Opelika High School, where she met and married her high school sweetheart, Donnie Royal. June attended Auburn University and was a member of the Auburn University Marching Band. While raising her family, she joyfully served Trinity Presbyterian Church as their choir director and Trinity Christian School as their music teacher. June continued to share her love for music by teaching piano lessons to children in the community for many years. Later in life, she worked at Farmer’s National Bank, where she was employed until retirement. June and her husband were faithful members of Trinity Presbyterian Church and later Trinity Methodist Church. She enjoyed spending time with and spoiling her family, especially her grandchildren. June was known for her baking skills, particularly, her famous pumpkin pie, chocolate chip cookies, and banana bread. She enjoyed sewing, singing, watching Auburn sports, and most importantly, worshipping her Savior. Those who know her, know she exemplified the meaning of mercy, strength and grace. She loved her family fiercely and although we will miss her deeply, we find comfort knowing she is resting in the arms of Jesus Christ.

June was preceded in death by her husband, Donnie Royal, and her parents, Charles and Dorothy Masters. She is survived by her brother, Chuck Masters, son Chris Royal (Misty), daughter, Dona Markert (Cal), six grandkids, David Royal (Leanne), Heather Moreau (Tanner), Leanne Sambrano (Jared), Katie Royal, Hannah Ryals (Austin), and Lauren Markert, and seven great grandchildren.

The family would like to extend gratitude and thanks to the Longleaf Liberty Park memory care staff (Vestavia Hills, Alabama) and to the Affinity Hospice staff.

The visitation service will be held Saturday, December 20th from 10am to 11am at Jeffcoat-Trant Funeral Home in Opelika, Alabama, with a graveside service immediately following at Garden Hill Cemetery.