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Obituary for Mary K. Armstrong
Mary K. Armstrong (nee Shields), 94 years of age, of Burlington, entered in to rest on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Mary was born on August 18, 1926, in Covington, Kentucky, to her late parents, Beckman Shields and Mary Etheleen Aylor Shields. Mary was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Jack Walls Armstrong, their beloved daughter, Ava Joyce Armstrong Pelley, and her brothers, Robert Shields, Donald Shields, and Clinton “Tick” Shields. She is survived by her loving sons Ken Armstrong (Tonja), Robin Armstrong; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was a member of the Church of the Nazarene and retired from Boone County Court House where she was a receptionist. She was an active participant in the Boone County Fair and a former Girl Scout troop leader for many years. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Stith Funeral Home, 7500 US Hwy 42, Florence, KY 41042, beginning at 10 am until the time of funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Richwood Cemetery, Richwood, Kentucky. In lieu of flowers. Memorials in Mary’s name are suggested to St. Elizabeth Foundation (Hospice), 1 Medical Village Drive, Edgewood, Kentucky 41017. Online condolences may be left for the family at: www.stithfuneralhomes.com
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