Patsy Sue Loyd Armstrong was born July 9, 1932 at Alpine, Arkansas to Willie Loyd and Carrie Thomason Loyd. She married Luther Armstrong on April 18, 1951 at Orangeville, Texas. She died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at her residence in Whitewright, Texas at the age of 78.
Patsy attended Amity High School and graduated in 1950. She worked as a cook at the Whitewright schools for 21 years and the Whitewright Nursing Home for 15 years.
Patsy enjoyed being outside working in the yard, visiting with neighbors and with whoever stopped by. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Taking them out for ice cream was always fun for her.
She is survived by son, Jeff Armstrong of Whitewright; son, Joel Armstrong and wife JoAnn of Whitewright; 4 grandchildren, Amy, Dwayne, Aaron, and Jordan; 4 great-grandchildren; brother, Thomas Loyd of Malvern, Arkansas; sisters, Rachel Carr of Alpine, Arkansas; May Williams of Point Cedar, Arkansas; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside Services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, December 13, 2010 at Oak Hill Cemetery, Whitewright, Texas. Officiating the service will be Rev. Rodney Stanford.
Family and friends are invited to the funeral home at their convenience on Sunday to pay their respects and to sign the register book. The family will receive friends during a visitation on Sunday, December 12, 2010 from 3-5pm at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, Whitewright, Texas.
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Joel and family: I am sorry for your loss.I know how hard it is to lose a loved one and my prayers are with you.Pat was a good friend and I'm glad to have known her.God bless you and yours. Sincerely,Wilma Ballard and Family Wilma Ballard, December 16, 2010 I offer the family my heartfelt sympathy. Know that God's Word can be profoundly comforting. Humbly accept his message of truth and you will find that your feelings of overwhelming sadness will gradually be displaced by the comfort and peace that only God can provide. (Psalm 94:19; John 5:28,29) Cheryl Dunmore, December 13, 2010 so sorry for your loss im glad i got to enjoy her when i worked at the whitewright nursing with her. she is a great lady!! jeanise ann smith, December 12, 2010 Sorry for your Loss, She was a Wonderful person! I enjoyed working with her for several years. Anna L Erwin, December 12, 2010 Joel, I am very sorry to hear about you're mom. One week ago Thursday my mom also passed away. I know exactly how you are feeling right now. It sure is hard to lose a mom. I have some great memories of us hanging out in the lunch room with our moms. You and your family will be in my prayers. Tim Neathery Tim Neathery, December 12, 2010
