Mrs. Paula Royal passed away Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Hospice Home at High Point.
Funeral service will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. at Williams Memorial CME Church, 3400 Triangle Lake Road. The family will receive friends at the church from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. and other times at the home from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Final arrangements are entrusted to Phillips Funeral Service, Inc.
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My condolences to Larry and the family during this difficult time. Paula and my aunt Annetta were best friends. The three amigos are back together again: Annetta, Rose and Paula. I've known Paula all my life. She will truly be missed.
To the Royal and McCullough Families, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you all in the passing of Paula. I wish her family, and friends peace and comfort during these difficult days in the loss of your beloved.🕊🕊🕊
Paula was one of a kind. Always the same whenever we would meet on the street. We had some good times at the club! Will remember those times. Always very sweet and kind. Rest in peace Paula . You will be surely missed
My sincere condolences to the Royal and McCullough family. I worked with Paula for years at Ralph Lauren. I could always depend on seeing a smile each time we would pass each other. I last saw Paula Tuesday or Wednesday night after caring for her prior to her passing. Although I rarely saw her after leaving the job, it was good knowing that she was still around being Paula. RIP from the Hairston family.
So b sad to hear thus sad new,Mrs Paula was such a sweet person I will truly miss her
My sincere condolences to the entire Royal/McCullough Family. Paula and I and my family grew up on Brooks Street. I'm so glad my Dad decided to build there. Nice community to grow up in.we visit in the community. Lot of clean fun on Brooks Street.Paula was a sweet and devoted friend.Since I've moved back home to High Point, NC. From Washington, DC after 54 years. You are still the sweet , caring person I grew up with. All ways checking in and your caring Attitude. I got the word from Larry you were in Hospice. I replied, I'll be there in the morning, the day you passed. I was on my way at 9:30 when I got the call. I had to pull over.So hurt and confused.I got some relief after speaking to San/ your sister glad she was there when you took your last breath. God is Good! She has her wings.Rest in Pease. My family will allways remember you allways, and forever. Jerome said the morning he was gonna miss you when ever we see you , he said you would talk to him and gave him words of encouragement. We will never forget you.🙏❤️✝️ Rest in Pease.
paula was such a beautiful soul. i always enjoyed talking to her. condolences to the entire family.-- benjamin graham
I will always cherish the time I was blessed to spend with Paula. She was one of the neighborhood "big sisters", one who looked out for me in my younger years at the Washington Terrace Park. Paula's warm heart and kindness always meant so much to me. You truly will be missed. Sending our love and condolences to the McCullough and Royal Family. Now You Rest Sweet Sister 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Larry and family, Paula was a jewel and she was such an encourager. I've known her almost my entire life and truly there is a void. May the Lord strengthen you all during this difficult time. Paula will forever live in our hearts, Love Bro. Michael and Pastor Marlo Shoffner
Paula, my heart is broken, but I know that God has you. I will miss our phone calls and all of the laughs. Thanks for being a part of my village. Cousin Sheila
Dear Paula's Family, I knew of Paula but I really didn't get to know her until I came back home (to High Point) after I graduated from college (NCCU). She was the sweetest person/friend a girl could ask for. I lost contact with Paula after I moved to Metro RVA. But I thank God for bringing Paula into my life. I will always remember the good times we had back in the late 70's. Rest Well In Paradise Paula 🙏🏾✝️ 💐 and thank you for being my friend. Praying for your family 🙏🏾✝️.
My condolences go out to the family, I know Mrs Paula when I was a little boy growing up on Brooks st I will never forget seeing Mrs Paula pull up in that Lil orange gremlin and I would always run to see if she had Drac with her so we could play together and if he wasn't with her she would ILL BRING HIM NEXT TIME LIL JACK! I just seen Mrs Paula a few months ago at HARRIS TEETER and she gave me a big hug and said she was glad to see me and I told her like wise,I am truly gonna miss her. R.I.P MRS PAULA. Jack jr(junebug)
Hello, Family!
Mrs. Paula Royal and her Man of God Husband Larry Royal are my classmates. Paula and I were close classmates in the first grade at Boundary St. School (now Parkview Elementary School). We have remained friends down through the years. We are members of The Famous HS Class of 1971.
I treasure the years and experiences we shared through the years. Look up Family and trust God to keep you all.
We thank God for this mighty Woman of God he shared with us.
God Bless!
Rev., Bobby W. Green, Jr. and Dr. Gwendolyn Johnson-Green
Condolences to the Royal/ McCullough family. Our hearts are very heavy. We loved Paula unconditionally. She had a beautiful spirit, smile and showed my grandchildren so much love. We are truly going to miss her and may God shower your family with grace and mercy abundantly.
Light
Sitting in her hospital room one day, Paula told us she wasn't worried. She said God had her, he has always had her. I truly believe God's GOT her. I am going to miss her. Sheila, Paula and I spoke every week and now there is another link missing from the family chain and our phone chain but God's GOT her. Carmen(Cari), Larry and Thelia
My condolences to the Royal family on the passing of Paula.
Mrs Paula was one of the sweetest women that I have ever worked with. She will be missed.🙏🏾
Mrs. Paula was such a kind person. I will miss that beautiful smile. My condolences to her family.
Praying for the Royal family. Paula will be missed. Paula Thomas
To The Family, I am in total shock and sadness to hear of Paula's passing. She was such a Beautiful Soul with a smile and presence that just warmed your heart. I last volunteered with her during the candidate campaign season at Washington Terrace Park a few years ago and would run into her from time to time after that. Her presence will surely be missed! My sincere condolences and prayers to the family during this most difficult time! Rest In Peace Paula.
Dorothy Collins
May God's peace comfort the family at this tom. It is finished, Paula's earthly work is finished.
We the Hoke Baker family send our deepest sympathies to the entire Royal family. Words are hard to express now because I had just heard Paula was sick one day and then the next day she was gone to be with the Lord. Our family go back from the Fourth St and Willow Place days. Paula was such a sweet person she will truly be missed. The Lord to another Angel to be with him.Paula take your place and rest no more pain or worries. Mrs Debra Hoke Baker and Family.
My sincerest condolences to the family of Paula, a classmate of the Andrews class of 1971. Rest In Paradise.
Lord, I want to thank you for allowing me to know this beautiful Woman of God. Always had a smile and her sweet attitube was always uplifting to me. Rest In His Arms
This is really shocking to me I was joking st talking to Mrs.Paula in March and she was just her self Mrs. Paula was one of a kind I've known Mrs.Paula since I was a little girl. She got her wings RIH Angel
I knew Paula for a lone time she was a very sweet person she was always the same everything you will see her. R.I.P. PAULA
Sorry for your loss
My sincerest condolences to the Royal, McCullough and Covington families,on behalf of the loss of your loved one. I met Paula many years ago when my grandmother lived on Brooks Street. I loved to visit my grandmother's house for two reasons. One, because Washington Terrace Park was the hang out back then and two, because it always appeared like some fun things were always going on up the hill with Paula and her family, at their houses. As we grew older, I would run into Paula around the community and she was always the same. She would take the time to catch up and to find out how you were doing and what you were doing. She had a beautiful and very kind spirit. May the family look to God for the peace that surpasses all understanding.
RIP Paula 💐❤️🕊️🕊️🕊️
My cousin Paula McCullough Royal was surely an angel here on earth and I will truly, truly, truly miss her, but I guess the "Holy Spirit"...our "Higher Power" needed her more and said it's time for her to come home and rest since she has worked so very hard here on earth. She is surely "gone too soon and I will miss you Paula"...your cousin (Barbara, Sister)." Growing up, we lived across the street, and our front porch faced the back of their house. As a kid, I remember once when my Mom (her Aunt Ida) wanted me to get something for her and San (my cousin/her sister) and I began to spat about who was going to get it and Paula stepped in and took over and did what her "Aunt Ida" wanted done. (We laughed afterwards). You were truly an "Angel" here on earth. Rest now...my loving cousin! If only there were "thousands of millions" more like you, the world would be a much better place. Rest In Peace, Paula...you have earned and deserve it. Will never, ever, ever, ever forget you! You were "Amazing." "Rest Now." –cuz!
Paula and I was friends we grown up together on Brooke Street in high point we would always be from my house to her house and start back the next day the same way! And as we grown up my family moves to Camden Street high point nc And you talking about a pound cake Paula she could bake a great Cake! I enjoy my Birthday cake in April! She wasn't feeling like bake it but she said I do it for you Gwen I'm going to miss her! 😍💔😭
We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Our hearts go out to you and your family, Larry.
My heartfelt and sincerest condolences to the entire Royal family. Paula and I were classmates at Andrews, and she was a very sweet and devoted friend to whomever she encountered.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.