Margaret Anita (Atkins) Armstrong (1927 - 1998)

Born 27 Jan 1927 in Maybeury, McDowell, West Virginia, United States

Ancestors

Died 31 Oct 1998 at age 71 in Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia, United States

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Biography

Margaret was born 27 January 1927^[1] in Maybeury, McDowell, West Virginia^[2] to Jesse Hampton Atkins and Pearl John Wolfe^[3]. Sadly, Margaret's father had passed away by the time Margaret was three years old in 1930, when her widowed mother was married to Norval Perdue^[4].

In the 1940 Federal Census, Margaret lived with her mother, sister, and step-father in a rented home in Coopers, Mercer, West Virginia^[5]. Her step-father worked as a coal miner and her mother worked at home as a seamstress^[5].

On 11 May 1946 Margaret married Marshall Armstrong in Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia^[2]. Marshall was born 28 July 1923 in Norton, Virginia to Marshall Armstrong and his wife, Florence^[6].

Margaret and Marshall had at least two children together:

1. Barry Dixon Armstrong Sr. (living)^[6]
2. Charles Roger Armstrong b. 1953 d. 1953^[7]

Margaret was 71 years old when she passed away. She died on 31 October 1998^[1] in Bluefield, Mercer, West Virginia^[3].

Research Notes

1930 Federal Census

Neither Margaret, her sister, nor her mother have been located in the 1930 Federal Census.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} "United States Social Security Death Index," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:J2HH-N3K : 21 August 2020), Margaret Armstrong, 31 Oct 1998; citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FT89-HL4 : 10 March 2018), Marshall Armstrong and Margaret Atkins, 1946, row #17; citing Mercer, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 800,738.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} 3 Nov 1998, Page 2 - The Bluefield Daily Telegraph of Bluefield, West Virginia: Margaret Anita Armstrong ROCKY GAP, Va. - Margaret Anita Armstrong, 71, of Route 1, Box 60 E, Rocky Gap, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998, at a Bluefield hospital. Born Jan. 27, 1927, in McDowell County, she was a daughter of the late Jess Adkins and Pearl J. Wolfe Adkins Perdue. She had lived in Rocky Gap for the past 25 years and was a retired secretary from Joy Manufacturing Company in Bluefield, Va. She was a member of the Quota Club, the VFW Auxiliary and the Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Charles Roger Armstrong. Survivors include her husband, Marshall Armstrong of the home; one son, Barry Armstrong and wife Joanne of Rocky Gap; one sister, Pauline Musick and husband Arnold of Bluefield; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel of Bluewell with Minister Scott Hamilton officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the services Wednesday.
4. ↑ "West Virginia Marriages, 1780-1970," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FTRG-HX8 : 11 February 2018), Norville D Perdue and Pearl Atkins, 1930; citing Mcdowell, West Virginia, United States, , county clerks, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 806,459.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1} "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K7ZH-5SL : 28 July 2019), Margaret Atkins in household of Norval Perdue, Rock Magisterial District, Mercer, West Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 28-53, sheet 3B, line 62, family 45, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4429.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} 11 Oct 2012, Page Unknown - The Roanoke Times of Roanoke, Virginia, copy of obituary published online by Legacy.com: Marshall (Bud) Armstrong, 89, of Galax, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012, at his home. He was born on July 28, 1923, to the late Florence and Marshall Armstrong in Norton, Va. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by wife of 52 years, Margaret Anita Armstrong; son, Charles Roger Armstrong; brother, James Armstrong; and granddaughter, Sandra "Sissy" Armstrong. Marshall (Bud) Armstrong lived most of his life in Bluefield, W.Va., and Rocky Gap, Va. He lived with his son in Galax, Va. for his final six years. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and also served over 40 years as a member of the Elk's Lodge. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy, both in World War II and Korea and was awarded a Bronze Star and a Victory Medal. Survivors include one son, Barry Dixon Armstrong Sr., of Galax; three grandchildren, Curtis Armstrong, of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Barry D. Armstrong Jr. and Katie Armstrong, both of Rocky Gap, Va.; three great- grandchildren, McKenzie, Marshall and Angelina; several nieces and nephews; and very special friend, former daughter-in-law and former care giver, Jody Armstrong. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 12, 2012, at Twin County Funerals Sanctuary beginning at 7 p.m. Pastor Chuck Edwards will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted by Sparta VFW Post #7034. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service from 5 until 7 p.m. A burial at sea with Military Honors conducted by the Navy will be held at a later date. The family would like to give a very special thanks to the staff, nurses and home health aides of Southwest Virginia Home Health Care, Inc. of Galax. Their professionalism, love and devotion were a blessing. Twin County Funerals is our areas exclusive provider for Veteran's Family Memorial Care. Twin County Funerals is serving the Armstrong family. Online condolences can be made at www. twincountyfunerals.com. To plant trees in memory, please visit our Sympathy Store. Published by Roanoke Times on Oct. 11, 2012.
7. ↑ "West Virginia Deaths, 1804-1999," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:N9ZQ-NPJ : 10 March 2018), Charles Roger Armstrong, 06 Mar 1953; citing Bluefield, Mercer County, West Virginia, County Records, , county courthouses, West Virginia; FHL microfilm 804,480.