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Norma Armstrong Obituary
Virginia Beach - Norma Willis Armstrong was born on November 24, 1934 to Earl and Virginia Willis in Morehead City, NC. She graduated from Hampton High School class of 1952. She was employed by real estate companies in both Hampton and Virginia Beach. She later worked until retirement with architectural firms.
Norma was a devoted volunteer at The Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award after fifteen years of service. She was also a member of the league of The Symphony Orchestra of Virginia Beach (Symphonicity). Norma was a lover of opera and classical music.
She is survived by her son Tracy (Lauren), Richmond VA and her daughter and son- in law Wendy and Mike Wikes, N. Bergen, NJ and eight grandchildren. Also her sister Jeanne Bryant, Newport News, and sister and brother-in-law Mary and Bob Mosby, Virginia Beach.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A funeral service will be conducted Friday , December 23, 2016 at 2:00 at R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, 245 S. Armistead Ave, Hampton. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park.
The family thanks the staff of Beth Shalom Home for their loving care of Norma and in lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Beth Shalom Home, 1600 John Rolf Parkway, Richmond VA 23238.
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January 6, 2017
Please accept our sincerest condolences on the loss of your mother, sister, and grandmother. Mrs. Armstrong was a loyal contributor for many years, and our community is a much better place because of her generosity.
Sincerely,
United Way of South Hampton Roads Staff
MargaretAnn Phillips
January 1, 2017
Norma was a kind, loving lady and came from the most loving of families. She and her Sisters Mary Ruth and Jeanne were beautiful & well mannered even as children.
Their Parents were dear. I have not seen them for years but will remember them always for the fun they brought to life
as children adjusting to a new life and city. I last spoke to Norma a few years ago & it was a pleasure. Mary Ruth & I lost contact when my Family moved to NN
but I spoke w/her also a few yrs back.
Ironically,she married a NN HS Classmate of mine. My thoughts, prayers and love to all of you in the loss of your Sister.
With sincerest sympathy, MargaretAnn Phillips
AH
December 31, 2016
My deepest condolences. May God's Holy Spirit be with the family. I pray that he brings comfort to you all at this hard time.
Shirley Barlow
December 22, 2016
To the family of Norma Willis Armstrong,
It was my pleasure to know Norma as a classmate of HHS class of 1952. She always had that wonderful smile, and easy going manner. I enjoyed the opportunity to visit with her at our class reunions and laugh about our days as a Crabber. May all of your wonderful memories of this special lady be a blessing to each of you and a comfort in the days to come.
With deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers,
Shirley Kemp Barlow
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