Nancy Armstrong

Nancy Tesoriero Armstrong, age 91, was born on May 17, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, New York, and passed away on December 24, 2025.
Nancy lived a remarkable life marked by dedication, curiosity, and quiet accomplishment. She began her professional career as a telephone operator, a role that reflected her strong work ethic and attention to detail. As her career progressed, she went on to work at North American Aviation during the historic Apollo missions, where she contributed to one of the most significant eras in space exploration and had the opportunity to work alongside several astronauts.
Later, Nancy continued her career at Hughes Aircraft, where she remained engaged in
groundbreaking aerospace work. During her time there, she frequently crossed paths with Howard Hughes, an experience that added to the unique and fascinating chapters of her professional life.
Beyond her career, Nancy had a deep love for travel and explored destinations around the world. Of all the places she visited, Greece held a special place in her heart and remained her favorite-a country she cherished for its beauty, history, and culture. She was also deeply proud of her Italian heritage, which shaped her values, traditions, and strong sense of family.
Nancy was proud of her work and the life she built, and she will be remembered for her intelligence, independence, and the stories she shared from a life well lived.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Felice Tesoriero and Maria Tesoriero; and her sisters, Mary Hulsey and Angelina Tesoriero.
Nancy is survived by her beloved children, son Mark Armstrong (Angela Armstrong) and daughter Linda Thorburn; her cherished grandchildren, Travis Thorburn (Amber Schmitz), Amy Simpkins, Jasen Armstrong (Robin Armstrong), Natalie Baird (Brandon Baird), and Megan Romero (Jose Romero); her adored great-grandchildren, Ava Spiker, Charlotte Thorburn, Ryder Simpkins, Paisley Simpkins, Penelope Thorburn, Jack Baird, Nicole Baird, and Mikaela Romero; her loving sisters, Sylvia Bertsch and Felicia Swim; and many extended family members and friends who will miss her dearly.
A memorial service will be held on January 3, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Vernal Baptist Church, 78 Mount Vernal Baptist Church Road, Rockwood, TN. The family welcomes all who wish to attend and celebrate Nancy's life.
Her memory will live on through the generations she loved so deeply and the lives she touched with grace and strength.

Fraker Funeral Home of Kingston in charge of all the arrangements.