FORT WAYNE, Ind. — Fay Jean Royce,

age 89, passed from this life to the next on January 9, 2022, with a heart full of expectation, hope and faith. She was born at 3 p.m., on February 21, 1932. Her mother said, “the Sun came out when she was born,” and she has been a sunflower ever since. She was fortunate to have her parents until late in their lives and was also preceded in death by her precious husband, Jonathan F. Royce. Fay Jean’s life was filled with laughter, travel, adventure, a love of reading, geography, history, and a fascination and love of people. Fay Jean’s greatest joy has been her family. She had a wonderful life and was blessed every step of the way.

Fay Jean is survived by her loving children, Jean Marie (Brad) Millar, Wesley Neill (Christina) Hart III, Laura (John) Hart Mannarino and Linda (Stanley) Hart Cheyne; fourteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; father of her children, Wesley Neill (Karen Konarski) Hart, Jr., who contributed to the close ties the family enjoyed; and godson, Dr. Jeffery Hampton, who blessed her life with friendship, love and Christ like dedication.

A memorial service will be held on June 18, 2022, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Gifts and memorials may be made to the organization of your choice. To sign the online obituary, go to: www.fairhavenfortwayne.com