MARIE ARMSTRONG Obituary

ARMSTRONG, MARIE R.

Marie R. Armstrong, age 92 of Gainesville, died March 11, 2013. Born in Wauchula, FL, she lived in this area most of her life. Affectionately known as "Sister Bee" .

She was a retired Care Giver and a member and faithful servant of Pilgrim Rest Church Of God In Unity, Gainesville, FL. Sister Bee formerly served various capacities in her church: Recording Secretary, Sunday School Superintendent and Teacher, Ward Leader, Stewardess, President of Deaconess Board and Choir member. She was "Mother" to many and a "Stranger" to none!

She leaves to cherish her memories: 2 sons, Charles Akins and Willie Akins; The Center Of Her Joy, Darryl Akins (Michelle); 5 step children; 8 grands, and a host of great grands and other relatives.

Home Going Celebration will be held 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Pilgrim Rest Church Of God In Unity, Gainesville, FL, Elder Fletcher Young, Officiating. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Viewing on Saturday at PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 727 NW 2 ST, GAINESVILLE, FL, 1-5 p.m. Sister Bee will rest 6-8 p.m. at Pilgrim Rest Church Of God In Unity, Family will receive friends at this time. On Sunday, Viewing 1-2 p.m. No viewing after eulogy. The cortege will form 1:15 p.m. at Sister Bee's home, 508 SE 15 St., Gainesville.

SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO PINKNEY-SMITH FUNERAL HOME OF GAINESVILLE

(352) 376-8686

Published by Gainesville Sun from Mar. 15 to Mar. 16, 2013.
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To Darryl & Family,
I am sorry for your loss. I pray that God will give you comfort and that you will find peace in the loving memory of your grandmother.

Elvis Williams & Family

March 18, 2013

Darryl, be stong and know that your grandmother help make you the man you are today...Make her proud. Thinking of you during this difficult time. Madeleine and Joe Mills

March 17, 2013

We loved Marie, she worked in our Brywood house for years. She tolerated our shenanigans as naughty children - wish we could go back and be good children! She is fondly remembered - forever.

Anne Walton

March 17, 2013

To Charlie and Willie(Skeet)we send our sympathy to you and your family in the loss of you mom, we pray for you.

Detroit & Bettye Stoney Allen & Family

March 16, 2013

To Willie(Skeet) your classmates pause to offer our condolences to you and your family in the loss of your mom.

Lincoln High School Class of 1959

March 16, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Connie Burt

March 16, 2013

Family, We love you, Aunt Bee was so dear to us..Susie, Petrina, Teah & Vachon

The Bryant Family

March 16, 2013

aunt. bee the only one left with the Armstrong name one I Love so dear I wakeup every morning. see yo u



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March 16, 2013

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. We will miss our next door neighbor. We pray for strength for her family at this time. May she rest in peace. Sincerely, Erlene Burney Ford

Erlene (Burney) Ford

March 16, 2013

It's hard to believe that such a wonderful woman such as my Grandmama is gone but I know she is in a better place where there is no more hurt are pain.R.i.p to my Grandmother MARIE R. ARMSTRONG

Rodney Gillespie

March 16, 2013

Grandmama your gone but you will never be forgotten Luv you alway's

Rodney Gillespie

March 16, 2013

God be with U family...Jesus is Our strongtower. To be absent with the body is to be present with the Lord...Peace and Love to U.Deacon Leroy Harris and daughter Hattie Hatcher..

March 16, 2013

To the family of our beloved Sister Bee. Our hearts and prayers goes out to each and every family member in our time of loss. As we reflect over how she touched our lives, she will be remembered as a mother figure and a woman of God. Rest in peace, Sister Bee.

Betty Harris & family with Michael Hall

March 15, 2013

My heart is heavy today as I read this obituary,it's shocking. She was as sweet as a Honeycomb. I just spoke with her a few weeks ago and she was still missing my dad, Ulysses Cobb Sr., today makes a year that God called him home.Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Oliver Jr., Delma, Oliver III and Ulysses Aaron

March 15, 2013

Darryl
My thoughts and prayer are with you and the family

Dennis Mavin

March 15, 2013

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