Armida Brunson Sholar

GREENSBORO Armida Brunson Sholar passed away on April 4, 2017 in the White-Stone Care and Wellness Center. She was born to Josiah and Armida Brunson on August 9, 1905 in Sumter, SC. Armida was the oldest resident in NC, 13th oldest in the US and 61st worldwide. She married Henry Wiley Sholar, Sr. in 1922 and he passed away in 1949. She's lived in Lenoir, St Petersburg, Charleston and Greensboro. Armida had been a member of Starmount Presbyterian and Westminster Presbyterian Churches. She was a strong Christian and was ready to go home to her family. Armida moved into the WhiteStone independent apartments in 1978 and volunteered to care for the rose and flower gardens. After breaking her hip, she resided in the Care Center for 17 years. She loved playing bingo and rarely missed playing three times each week. Armida enjoyed baking and our family still talks about her caramel cake. In addition to her parents, siblings and husband, Armida was predeceased by sons Michael Brunson Sholar and Henry Wiley Sholar; daughter Martha Sholar Jenkins; granddaughter Carol Jenkins Ayres; and grandson Scott Sholar. Surviving GG are her son Bill Sholar (Lou) of FL; 12 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. Our family would like to thank Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro for their care during her last week. We'd also like to thank the staff of the WhiteStone Care & Wellness Center for their love and care during her many years as a resident. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WhiteStone Masonic and Eastern Star Community in Greensboro, NC. A celebration of life service will be on Friday, April 21 at 2:00 in the WhiteStone Chapel. Chaplain Tommy Jones, will be officiating. Those attending are invited to join the family following the service in a separate room for refreshments. The family will have a private graveside service.