Columbia – Jane Mashburn Royster, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 16, 2021. She passed away peacefully at the hospital surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, with burial to follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park, 845 Leesburg Road, Columbia. The family will receive friends for visitation from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Dunbar Funeral Home, 3926 Devine Street, Columbia.
Jane was born on September 7, 1947 to James Leon Mashburn and Gladys Queen Mashburn in Philadelphia, PA, but she spent the majority of her childhood in Winston Salem, NC. She attended Chowan College where she met the love of her life and captain of the basketball team, Jim, on a blind date her first weekend at school. She was a devoted wife and mother to four wonderful children. She was a long-time member of Spring Valley Presbyterian Church where she served on several committees and she deeply cherished her Circle group. She was an avid reader and every one at the county library knew her by name. Throughout her life she never lost her love for family gatherings, summers at the beach, and holiday entertaining.
In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her loving husband of 54 years, James Lee Royster. Those left to cherish her memory include her four children Derek Scott Royster (Kelley) of Columbia, SC, Christopher Todd Royster (Elana) of Augusta, GA, Gregory James Royster of Columbia, SC, and Elizabeth Royster Gaymon (Lee) of Columbia, SC. Loving grandchildren include Austin Tyler Wurtz, Maryann Elizabeth Royster, Carson Leigh Royster, Matthew Schade McElroy, Jackson Christopher Royster, Joshua Scott McElroy, Hunter Lee Gaymon, Everett James Gaymon, Connor Joel Royster, and Hampton Charles Gaymon. Also surviving are her brother Harry Lee Mashburn (Betsy) of Columbia, SC, sister Linda Mashburn Griffin (Pete) of Columbia, SC, and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Spring Valley Presbyterian Church, 125 Sparkleberry Lane, Columbia, SC 29229.
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