Memorial
Thelma Mae Armstrong, 76, of Silvercrest in Anamosa formerly of Springville passed away on Saturday January 26, 2013 at Silvercrest after a long illness. Services at 9:00 AM on Wednesday at the Cedar Memorial Park Chapel of Memories. Rev. Karen Downey Beals will officiate. Burial at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home from 4 to 7 PM on Tuesday. Thelma was born on February 12, 1936 in Cedar Rapids the daughter of Fred and Clara (Brink) Walton. She graduated from High School in Alburnett and had many fond memories of girlhood friends, dances and her beloved horse, Penny.Thelma married Lyle Armstrong on November 9, 1956 in Alburnett. Lyle died in 2002. Together they raised three children: Lee (Debra Ann Garcia) of Robins, Tammy (Kent) Mysak of Springville, and Mark (Barbara Grant) of Waukon. She is also survived by a brother Freddie (LaVerna) Walton of Pasco, Washington. Thelma leaves behind her three grandchildren Kevin, Ross, Kylie, a great grandchild Tate and her beloved cats. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.Thelma loved farm life, her animals and a good card game. She was an incredible cook, baker and welcomed all to her kitchen table. A memorial fund has been established.