Gloria Jean Pollard Royals, 64, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019. She was born October 16, 1954 in Nash County to the late Alvis and Mary Best Pollard. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by brother Carl Pollard and great-grandchild Logan Dickens.

She is survived by her husband William "Billy" Royals of 39 years; two sons Brandon Tyler Royals and wife Ashley, William Alexander Royals and fiancé Nicole Baker; daughters Crystal Renee` Taylor and fiancé Bobby Pridgen, Natalie Jean Royals and fiancé Roderick Deans, Kelli Nicole Gilliam and husband Sheldon; brothers Jimmy and Gerald Pollard; sisters Judy Rowland and Penny McMurray; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Visitation for family and friends will be Wednesday, March 20, 2019 from 6 - 7 p.m. at Cornerstone Funeral Home with funeral service to follow at 7 p.m. in the Chapel.