Linda Ruffin Armstrong

ROCKY MOUNT - Linda Ruffin Armstrong, age 79, passed away Monday afternoon, January 2, 2023, at Wake Medical Center. Born on January 9, 1943, in Rocky Mount, she was the daughter of the late Paul Raymond Ruffin, Sr. and Lula Mae McLemore Ruffin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Jimmie G. Armstrong; and her four siblings, Betty Ruffin Salter, Paul Raymond Ruffin, Jr., Shirley Ruffin English, and Johnnie Mack Ruffin. Linda was a retired employee of the local public school system. She had many loves including her hometown of Rocky Mount, her friends, going to the beach, NC State, and her church. However, her greatest love was her family. She was known as Nana by her five granddaughters and her two great-grandchildren. They were the light of her life and always brought a smile. Linda leaves a lifetime of cherished memories for her sons, Gray Armstrong and wife, Tina, of Garner and Steve Armstrong and wife, Amy, of Cary; her five granddaughters, Jenna Sullivan, Sydney Bland, Morgan Armstrong, Sam Armstrong, and Taylor Armstrong; and her two great-grandchildren, Scarlett and Shepard Sullivan. A Funerial Service to celebrate Linda’s will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Englewood United Methodist Church, 300 S. Circle Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804 with Rev. Nathan Whittman officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. A visitation will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM prior to the service in the Englewood United Methodist Church Sanctuary. In lieu of flowers, Linda and the family request contributions to be made to Englewood United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 7128, Rocky Mount, NC 27804-0128. Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.