BALLSTON SPA – Jacquelyn Anne Royal, 73 of Ballston Spa, passed away January 16, 2021 at Glens Falls Hospital following a brief illness.
Born February 1, 1947 in Morristown, NJ, she was the daughter of Thomas J. and Louise Anne (Yaccarino) Royal.
Jacquelyn held multiple undergraduate and graduate degrees in both the arts and sciences. She was a world-renowned textile artist, concert quality organist and pianist, published author, college professor, über existentialist and consummate eccentric. Her work in textiles has been exhibited and published internationally.
Survivors include her children: John Szot, Robert Szot each of Brooklyn, NY, Simon Moody of St. Simons, GA and one granddaughter as well as her sister Jeanne Royal and brother Pate Royal each of Pensacola, FL.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church 167 Milton Ave. Ballston Spa, New York 12020.
Arrangements are under the care and direction of Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main St in Hudson Falls, NY.