Laurrine "Sister" Morris Armstrong

She is survived by her daughters, Carla Thornton, Marie Hathcock (Eddie), Linda Lively (Randy), Jo Finch (Mike), Debra Ricks (Heath), Pamela Sims (David); her grandchildren, Ashley Potts (Kirby), Ann Crawford, Amber Edmondson (Devontae), Jessica Row (Courtney), Josh Franklin (Samantha), Lauren Franklin (Tommy), Kristen Campbell (Wynn), Haley Masterson (Michael), Cody Connell (Megan), Christopher Finch (Ashley), Heather Scott (Thomas), Alan Ricks (Hannah), Justin Ricks (Bailee), Brittanie Sims (Jacob), and David Sims Jr. (Ashlyn); 22 great grandchildren; her sister, Janette Floyd; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Annie Bell Morris; her husband, Billy Wayne Armstrong; 2 brothers; 2 sisters; and her grandsons, Brandon Scott Thornton and Billy Wayne Sims.

Pallbearers will be Josh Franklin, Eli Franklin, Alan Ricks, Justin Ricks, DJ Sims, Cody Connell, and Christopher Finch.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and sister. Throughout her 82 years she touched the lives of many with her kindness, love, and generosity. She will be remembered for her loving nature, love of country music, and her devotion to her family. Her greatest joy was her family and she cherished the time spent with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and loved ones. Though our hearts are broken by her passing, we are grateful for the years we were blessed to have her with us. Her love, lessons, and memories will remain with us always.

“A mother’s love is forever.”

A visitation will be held at Shelvin Rock Baptist Church, 340 Shelvin Rock Rd, Sylacauga, AL 35151, on September 19, 2026, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am, followed by a service at the same location on September 19, 2026, at 11:00 am with Rev. Josh Burks officiating. She will be laid to rest at Shelvin Rock Cemetery.