Charlotte Ann Armstead

A Time to Learn

Charlotte received her formal education in the Marlin Public School System and was honored as valedictorian of the Booker T. Washington High School Class of 1962. Later that year, she moved to Dallas to attend Bishop College, where she majored in music education. She was initiated as a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. through the Delta Omega Chapter, at Bishop College in the Fall of 1964. She furthered her educational journey through studies at the University of Houston and Lamar University.

A Time to Love

In 1963, Charlotte Wyman joined in marriage with the love of her life, William Hardin Armstead, Jr. Their union was blessed with three children: Sherri Lynnette, Charlotte Annice, and William Hardin Armstead III (Buddy).

A Time to Plant:

At an early age, Charlotte Ann confessed Christ and was baptized at Marlin Missionary Baptist Church in Marlin, Texas. Because she always had a deep thirst for learning more about the Bible, she joined one of the first Growth Groups at Concord, Look at the Book, under the leadership of Pastor Ross Cullins. She later became a faithful member of the Smith/Blair Sunday School class. She was also a faithful and enthusiastic member of both Bible Study Fellowship (BSF) and the Music Ministry Choir Bible Study Classes.

A Time to Serve

Miss Armstead was a devoted Christian servant who dedicated her life to ministry through music. She served in several music ministries in Marlin, Beaumont, and Houston, Texas, before moving to Dallas. In the spring of 1977, Charlotte joined Concord Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor E.K. Bailey. Because of her love for music and worship, she became an active member of various choirs within the church’s music ministry.

She also served in the drama ministry and produced original skits with the group Illumination. Sharing her joyful spirit and gift for laughter, she performed comedy under the name ‘Miss Ann’ at Concord and at various churches throughout the metroplex and across Texas.

A Time to Sow

Charlotte worked in various capacities, including being a supervisor for the United States post office for 32 years. She later changed careers and worked as a pre-need family Counselor at Laureland Funeral Home where she had the opportunity to minister to families that were in need for over 15 years.

And a Time to Die

She departed this life on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She lived such a life of service and love that she will live in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

She is preceded in death by her parents Charles Anthony Wyman, Julia Taylor Wyman Murry, and Isom Murry; 3 brothers James Frank Wyman, Charles A. (Chuck) Wyman, and James Frank Wyman and 2 sisters Ora Bernice Wilson and Iris Sterling.

Those left to cherish her memory include 3 children: Sherri Lynnette Vault (Michael), Charlotte Annice Franklin, and William Hardin Armstead III (Chasity); 11 grandchildren: Xavier Vault, Katelayn Vault, Cynthia Armstead, Paul Armstead, Joycelyn Franklin, Steven Thomas, Kendrick Thomas, Jessica Armstead, Nicole Byrd, Reagan Leslie and Addison Armstead; 1 sister-in love: Elaine Wyman; 1 godson: Tracy Hunter; 14 great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews, cousins, and special friends.