Evelynn Nalani Royal

Though her time with us was far too short, Evelynn brought immeasurable love, hope, and joy to those who awaited her arrival. Nalani stems from the Hawaiian name meaning "The Heavens", she will always be remembered for the love she inspired and the beautiful mark she left on our hearts.

Evelynn is survived by her mother, Savannah Royal; her father, Taylor Royal; siblings, Nathan, Benjamin, Phillip, Nevaeh, and Charlotte; maternal grandparents: Harold Chappell Jr. and April Chappel; paternal grandmother, Angie Royal; maternal great-grandmother; Becky Johnson (Don); paternal grandfather, Hoyt Martin (Mary).

She is preceded by her paternal grandfather, Russell Royal Sr.; maternal great-grandfathers, Harold Chappell Sr. and Marvin Miller Sr.; maternal great-grandmother, Doris Worley; paternal great-grandmothers, Faye Martin and Wilma Royal; paternal great-grandfathers, Frank Taylor and Percy Royal Sr.

A funeral service for Evelynn will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Dillard Funeral Home, Gentry Memorial Hwy, Pickens, South Carolina. Evelynn will be laid to rest at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.