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Gloria Armstrong Obituary
December 24, 1948 - September 19, 2022
Phenix City, Alabama - Gloria Faye Armstrong of Phenix City, Alabama, passed from this life on September 19, 2022, after 73 years of devotion to her family, service to the church, and attentive care to hearts and minds in need of healing.
Gloria was born on December 24, 1948 to the late Oscar Seymour Armstrong and Mattie Ruth Chessor of Hickman County, Tennessee. An independent and inquisitive woman throughout her life, she was the first in her family to pursue advanced education, earning a Master of Psychology from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Divinity from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. For over fifty years, she worked as a mental health professional and pastoral leader: as Director of Counseling at Ninth and O Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky; as Minister of Education at both First Baptist Church and Lakewood Baptist Church in Phenix City, Alabama, and as a licensed professional counselor in Columbus, Georgia.
Gloria's deep faith helped her endure a long struggle with type 1 diabetes; her many health crises, in turn, only strengthened her relationship with Christ. That relationship eventually led her into the Catholic Church, where she found a spiritual home during the last several years of her life.
Gloria will be remembered as a loyal friend and a warm, assuring presence in the life of everyone she met. She lavished affection on the five dogs that she adopted over the years; she loved three generations of nieces and nephews as if they were her own children and grandchildren.
Gloria is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Elmo Armstrong and Joe Armstrong; two sisters, Jessie Armstrong and Johnnie Ruth Denton; and her nephew Jeffery Denton. She is survived by her nieces Janice Brown, Jennifer Buchanan, and Lynn Robertson, as well as eight great-nieces and nephews and twelve great-great nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held at Colonial Funeral Home in Phenix City on Thursday, September 22, 6:00-8:00 p.m., with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Gloria will be buried in her family cemetery in Hickman County, Tennessee at a later date.
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Delilah G Hardin
December 12, 2023
Gloria has been missed this past year at Rivertown Counseling. I have personally known of Gloria, a master therapist for many years. She was indeed a rare jewel. She loved helping others. She often remarked that she would like to continue counseling until God called her home. Indeed she was able to so. We loved her and miss her. She loved the Lord and there in NO doubt that she is with him rejoicing this holiday season.
Gina L Glasgow
September 16, 2023
I try to do what she had always said to me during our conversations,, to be true to myself that I am loved. I miss you especially when I see an angel figurine because she collected Angels. I love you Gloria!
Gina Glasgow
October 6, 2022
She became my safe place, and I will miss her terribly.
Linda Lawrence
October 4, 2022
So sorry to hear of Ms. Armstrong's passing. I came to know her in 2010. After years of a professional relationship, we became friends. She was passionate about her work, and a woman of strong faith and love for family. I asked if I could bless her with a couple of plants for her work space. She was so thrilled to watch them grow from the picturesque view of her office. She was truly a gem and will be missed. Ms. Armstrong is now resting among the heavenly angels. A reward well earned.
Linda
Nancy Snoots
September 25, 2022
I am devastated to learn of Gloria´s passing. She was very helpful and kind to me. I wish I had known that she had been ill recently. She will be sorely missed.
Donna
September 22, 2022
My condolences to the family. It was a privilege to have known Ms Gloria. She will be greatly missed.
John Doheny
September 22, 2022
Gloria was one of the most compassionate, caring people I´ve ever met. A true professional, she helped make life better for so many people. She will be missed. I wish her family peace and comfort during this time.
Delilah G Hardin
September 22, 2022
Gloria was well respected in the counseling community for many years. Working with her was a pleasure and privilege. She will be greatly missed.
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Visitation
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory - Phenix City613 14th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867-5044
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Colonial Funeral Home & Crematory - Phenix City613 14th Street, Phenix City, AL 36867-5044
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