Mrs. James Ella Mae Armstrong passed away on Friday, April 12, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Ella was born in Helena, Arkansas on December 26, 1927. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Armstrong in 1988 as well as her parents, James and Lucenda Mayfield. She is survived by her five children, Zonie Thompkins aka “Dutchess”, Hugh (Vivian) Armstrong, Ronald (Clarice) Armstrong, Rochelle (O’dell) Dawkins and Keith Armstrong; twenty-seven grandchildren; fifty-six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; two sisters, Lillian Ingram and Duvella Rogers; two brothers, Jerry (Eva) Mayfield and Henry (Doris) Mayfield; brother in-law, Freemon Martin as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and Gin-Gin. A Homegoing service celebrating her life will be held at the Second Baptist Church on Thursday, April 18, 2013 at 12:00 noon with Reverend Steven Ross officiating. The family will receive friends for visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. She will be laid to rest at Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Allegiance Hospice would be appreciated.
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