Mrs. Royal "Lena" Eastland Pointer Obituary in Gadsden at West Gadsden Funeral Home

Obituary For Mrs. Royal "Lena" Eastland Pointer

Mrs. Royal Lena Pointer passed away on Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

The Obituary

Ms. Royal Lena Pointer was born on May 3, 1945 in Sheffield, AL. to the late James Gray Eastland and Mary Sue Woodard-Eastland. She was a graduate of Sterling High School and studied Business at

Gadsden Business College.

Mrs. Pointer accepted Christ at an early age.

Mrs. Pointer favorite hobby was cooking from scratch and baking. She also loved taking care of her numerous plants year-round. Mrs. Pointer was an entrepreneur in her own rights. She would come up with some absolutely great ideas on things to sell for the holiday or year- round. Her main goal was to make different baskets filled with great products that matched the holiday/occasion. Long story short, all material was purchased, laid out neatly to be put together, she didn’t know how, so I (Francesca Lowe) was tasked with all the work without

being told until the day of.

She is preceded in death by her parents, James Gray Eastland & Mary Sue Eastland; Son, Dennis Eastland; Brothers, Jefferson Eastland, Jessie Eastland, James Eastland, Robert Eastland, George Eastland and Frank

Eastland; Sister, Margarette Mae Eastland.

She leaves to cherish her memories: Daughters, Frankie Eastland of Huntsville, AL and Francesca Lowe of Madison, AL; Brother, Henry Eastland of Florence, AL; Four grandsons, Justin Eastland, Joshua Lowe, Jordan Lowe, Madison, AL and Christopher Eastland of Schenectady, NY; Eight great-grandchildren, Rayna Eastland, Kaleish Eastland, carter Eastland, Rhode Island, Coventry, R.I, Christopher Eastland, Lakelyn Johnson, of Madison, AL, Kennedi Lowe, Kamiah Lowe of Huntsville, Al, and Lively Raine Lowe of Madison, AL; One granddaughter, Khalijah Lowe of Huntsville, AL; Special grandson, Jabriel Lowe of Huntsville, AL; Devoted niece, Mrs. Peggy Jones; Devoted nephews, Sherrod Goodlow and Henry Eastland Jr.; God-son, Robert Treadwell of Gadsden, AL; Sister-in-law, Caroline Eastland of

Florence, AL. Special friends, Wayne Pointer, Doris James, Willie & Dorothy

Coleman.

Public Viewing & Visitation will be 4P.M- 6 P.M. Sunday, August 29, 2021. West Gadsden Funeral Home Chapel

Funeral Service will be 1 P.M. Monday, August 30,2021. West Gadsden Funeral Home (Betty D. Robinson) Chapel

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Ms. Lena Eastland will always remain a Special Confidant Well Seasoned Veteran of LIFE. May she rest in PEACE in the cradle of The All Mighty, GOD.Life without one's MOTHER is most difficult. I know,nevertheless less, with GOD all is possible. May the Family walk with The Spirit. Please is Warren S. Jones Jr. ( Lucky,),give me a call.256 589 7256 RF2JRF

I am deeply saddened to hear of Lena's passing. She was such a lovely person. You all are in my prayers and have my sincere condolences--Carol Lewis

I will greatly miss my Aunt Lena. She always supported me in whatever a participated in. One memory I have of her is meeting a train I was on. I had a performance in Gadsden. When the doors of train opened in Gadsden she was there to greet me with a BIG Hug! Rest in peace. Love, Dedra, Don, Tiara and Carolyn

I have fond memories of my Aunt Lena. She was so funny and had a great sense of humor. She loved her family and will be greatly missed.

Lady Royal, No words alone could ever define this courageous woman, Mrs. Lena was a True Solider in her lifetime she was fearless, outgoing, and definitely UNMATCHED!! Rest your heart Queen we will always remember, laugh, and allow your Legacy to LIVE ON.... until we meet again !! Your other child Tyra

Sis.Pointer will be surely be missed. We would laugh when she was Pastor Robinson nurse and we sat together. Sending our condolence to the family.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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