Mary Louise Dietzel Armstrong
July 16, 1926 ~ January 24, 2012
Mary Louise Dietzel Armstrong, 85, died peacefully at home early Tuesday morning, January 24, 2012.
Mary Louise was born in Rocky Mount, NC on July 16, 1926 to the late Paul Ralph and Ida Mae Weeks Dietzel. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Jolly Herbert Armstrong, grandson, Bradley Justin Armstrong, and sister, Peggy Dietzel Cockrell.
She is survived by her son, Paul X. Armstrong and wife Sheree of Rocky Mount, NC; daughters, Pam Armstrong of Roanoke, VA and Mary Ann Armstrong Boddie and husband Mike of Rocky Mount, NC; grandchildren, Angela Armstrong Hall, Johnny Armstrong, Angie Armstrong, Rhonda Armstrong, and Olivia Boddie; ten great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 6:00pm to 8:30pm at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00am in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Brandon Dees officiating. Burial will follow at Pineview Cemetery, Section 50.
Mary Louise devoted her life to her husband, children, and home. Many came to know Mary Louise when she greeted them as her customers at the downtown Belk Tylers in the garden shop and housewares department. She was known for her pleasant nature, cheerfulness, and friendliness. Mary Louise never met a stranger and was loved by many. She was an active member of Calvary Baptist Church where she attended worship and loved being a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class. The family deeply and sincerely appreciates the faithful prayers of so many during her brief illness.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 505 S. Englewood Drive,Rocky Mount, NC 27804.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 1/26, 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 1/27, 11:00 am
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
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Plesant memories and our sympathy. Ann & Jim Vause
Dearest Mary Ann and Pam, My heart breaks for your great loss. Your precious mother was love by so many who were blessed to have known her. She has left you and your family with the most beautiful legacy…a godly mother. May God sustain you, and bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. Although Allan and I will not be in town to give you our physical support, please know you are lifted up in our prayers. Our deepest sympathies and love, Susan and Allan Barker
We will always remember Aunt Mary Louise as a very sweet lady.
I was mighty sorry to read of Mary Louise’s death. Tho I didn’t know her well, I do remember her as a sorta quiet person, but kind, sweet and thoughtful. Did she go to First Methodist when she was a girl Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. Too (Henderson Pirkey) Wilson.
Please accept my condolences. I am sorry for your loss. Apparently Mary Louise is my aunt, and sadly, I do not remember her. My mother, who passed about 15 years ago, was Peggy Dietzel Crocker, Mary’s sister. My aunt Sylvia Weeks mailed myself my brother and sister the obituary and assumed we knew her. I would love to talk to someone more in detail if you would like. My name is Nate Crocker Peggy’s middle child and I live in Columbia SC. My email address is [emailprotected] and I look forward to hearing from you. Our sympathy and love, Nate Crocker and family