“Ruth” was the daughter of Jim H. Green, the founder of the original John Wesley College (now Laurel University) in High Point, NC. She also was a faithful servant for many, many years as pianist at Community Fellowship Church in Greensboro.
She was preceded in death by her late husband, Reverend W.P. (Bill) Armstrong, and her son, Johnny Armstrong. She was also preceded in death by siblings, James, Kilgo, Chessie, Lois and Mary.
She is survived by her brother, Phillip Green, her daughter, Mary Biddy, two sons, Billy Armstrong and Reverend Robert (Bobby) Armstrong, along with 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Her death has left a great void in our lives, but we rejoice in knowing that we will see her again.
A Service to Celebrate her life will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home Sedgefield Chapel conducted by the Reverend Leon Armstrong and the Reverend Forbis Kivett. Interment will follow in Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Ruth’s memory to Beacon Place, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405
