ARMSTRONG, PHYLLIS JEAN, of Independence Township, formerly of White Lake, passed away October 6, 2019 at 93 years of age. Born May 17, 1926 in Virginia, Minnesota, daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Nord; beloved wife of the late Leo Armstrong for 63 years; cherished mother of Sandra (Brent) Barnes, Dawn (Erin) Stileski and Leo (Carol) Armstrong; proud grandmother of Rick (Kim), Wendy (Jason), Aaron (Heather), Lindsay (Dave), Joe, Cullen and Annabeth; loving great grandmother of James, Jonathan, Aaron, Brenton, Holden, Jammie, Ashley, Jayce, Camryn, Mila and great great grandmother of Kylie. Phyllis never left the house without looking her best. Throughout her life she worked as a Nurse's aide for St. Joseph's Hospital, Carhop at Ted's Trailer, assembly line worker for General Motors, a payroll accountant at American Forging, Cashier at A & P grocery store and did foster care for babies through Oakland County. She loved life and enjoyed many hobbies such as Baseball, Horseback riding, golf, Bowling, oil painting, sewing and card playing. Phyllis was a lifelong Christian with a spiritual gift of faith. Most importantly, Phyllis loved and adored her family.

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Saturday, October 12, 2019 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Coats Funeral Home 3141 Sashabaw Rd. Waterford 48329, United States