Roycelyn Winston

“election day” November 7th, 1951. She was born in New Orleans, Louisiana

as the second child of 5, to Clarence and Dolores Joiner. Her father

Clarence, as well as her brothers Wayne and James have preceded her in

their departure from our earthly world.

Roycelyn married at a young age to Charles Winston and the young couple

had two children, Shontae Monique Winston and CharLee Miyoshi

Winston. Later, she met her spouse Robert Taylor, and from this union

were born two children DeVonet Micolelett and DeVaughn Robere Taylor.

She and Robert shared many years, laughs, special moments, and

built a beautiful life and home in Valencia, California.

Growing up, Royce and her family moved about quite often, she went to

school in San Francisco as a young girl, and received her high school diploma

at Bloomfield High of Chicago Heights, Illinois. She later moved

back to California and completed her AA at Compton College.

Roycelyn started working for PacBell/AT&T at the age of 16, and continued

her career with the company for 34 years. She started as an operator

and worked her way up to a technician. She furthered her skills with

training from the University of Phoenix. Upon retirement at the age of 50,

she dedicated the latter years of her life to being an amazing Mother to

her children, “Lovey” to her grandson, as well as a supreme caregiver for

her Mother and Step-father, John Monaghan.

She was an undeniably excellent and gifted cook, everything she made had

her “foot in it”, at the very least. She mastered the art of New Orleans

cooking, baking, and preparing classic home cooked meals. She also loved

to watch well-made films, and was a fan of crime dramas. Royce was extremely

giving, loving, and a problem solver for her family.

She was a spiritual woman who held the Lord close to her heart and

Royce served as member of First Lutheran of Carson, CA as part of her

spiritual journey.

Royce transcended to her eternal home of peace, Heaven, early morning

Tuesday July 31st, 2012. She also leaves her loving spouse, Robert Taylor.

She leaves to cherish her four children; Shontae Monique Winston, Char-

Lee Miyoshi Winston, DeVonet Micolelett Taylor, DeVaughn Robere Taylor

and her grandson Winston Carter Smith. As well as her sisters Robbin

and Rhonda, and several extended family members and friends. All

who knew and loved her, whether it was a short while or for her lifetime,

cannot wait to be with her again, and will miss Royce immensely.