BORN

1923

DIED

2010

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Booneville, Mississippi

Maxine Armstrong Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 2, 2010.

Frances Maxine Armstrong, 87, died Tuesday, November 30, 2010, at Hospice Ministries in Ridgeland, MS. She was born September 25, 1923, to Allen and Eunice Voyles Smith. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Booneville. She enjoyed cooking, for her family and friends. She also enjoyed playing bridge and working in her yard.

Funeral services will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday, December 4, 2010, at the McMillan Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Lynn Jones officiating. Burial will be in Oaklawn Memorial Park.

She is survived by her son, Jimmy Armstrong and his wife, Sharon of Jackson, MS; two grandchildren, Matt Armstrong and Emily Armstrong; three nieces; and two nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Luther M. Armstrong, Jr.; her parents, one sister, Virginia Sanders; and one brother, Leon Smith.

Pallbearers are Matt Armstrong, Ricky Stockton, Tony Smith, and Duran Barnes.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, 401 West Church Street, Booneville, MS 38829 or the American Lung Asociation, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

Condolences may be left at www.mcmillanfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of McMillan Funeral Home, Booneville, MS.

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December 6, 2010

Sue Garrett Treas

Jimmy, So sorry to hear of that precious Maxine's death. Mother and I really loved her!! She was such a good neighbor to Mother. We will never forget her! Blessings to you and your family.

December 2, 2010

Shannon Brown-falls

Jim, So sorry to hear this sad news...you and your family are in our prayers...

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December 2, 2010

Larry & Fay Gillespie

Dear Jim,
We were sadden to hear of your mother's death. Just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. Even tho I did not know her personally,I feel like I did through you. A sweet lady indeed. Remember the memories and the good times. You will have those forever. We will keep you in our prayers. With Love, Larry & Fay

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