Tommie Lynn Royer

Tommie Lynn Royer, 64, of Bethlehem, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was the beloved companion of Carol (Peters) Royer with whom she shared over 12 years of loving marriage. Born in Bethlehem on March 14, 1958, she was a daughter of Judith A. (Mease) Royer and the late Arthur Thomas Royer.

Tommie worked as an appliance repairer for Jim Bobal Appliance Service for over 25 years until retiring. She was a member of Star of Bethlehem Church, Bethlehem, and the Ballet Guild of the Lehigh Valley. Being a very active member of the transgender community, she served as a mentor with the Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance. An avid NASCAR fan Tommie was the Operations Manager of security for Pocono Raceway for many years. Tommie proudly and honorably served in the U.S. Army. Above all she cherished her time spent with her family.

SURVIVORS: Tommie will be lovingly remembered by her companion, Carol; children, Cinthia Kay Royer, Thomas Clark Royer and wife Samantha, Stephen Lee Royer and Gerald “Jerry” Royer and wife Ellen; stepchildren, Joseph John Guilmette and Bryan Donald Himmelwright and wife Dorothy; grandchildren, Jacob Paul Eznack, Dorian Jackson, Jackson Royer, Reyna Royer, and Jaime Himmelwright; sister, Brenda Mannon and husband Brett and Diana “DeeDee” Anderson and husband William. She was predeceased by siblings, Timothy A. Royer, Stacey Deloza and Gary A. Royer.

SERVICES: A memorial service will take place at 11:30 A.M. on Friday, April 15, 2022, at Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem where the family will receive friends and relatives from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. A memory tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

CONTRIBUTIONS: In lieu of flowers contributions can be made in Tommie’s memory to the Eastern PA Trans Equality Project or to the American Cancer Society.

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