Deborah E. Royce, 42, of Circleville, died July 24, 2009 in Lancaster. She was born Apr. 9, 1967 in Circleville, the daughter of Bill and Sara (Tackett) Evans Sr. Deborah was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her mother and step-father; Sara and Everett Brown, fiancée; Raymond Royce, children; Sara Marie Evans, Taylor Ray Royce and Elaina Jean Royce, 1 grandson, Tayvan Drake Holmes, sister Pati (Skip) Kunkle, brothers; Dennie (Shellie) , Phillip (Crystal) and Jason (Carla) Evans and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at noon at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with Pastor Jeff Blakeman officiating. Friends may call Monday from 5-8 pm. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery in Waverly. Family requests memorial contributions to Pickering House 282 Sells Rd. Lancaster, OH 43130 or to the funeral home to assist the family.