In Remembrance Of
Jeanette Armstrong
Rena Jeanette (Hope) Armstrong, passed away on April 27, 2025.
She was born on July 3, 1932, to James Herbert and Hazel Irene (Downing) Hope in Green City, MO. She grew up in Green City and graduated from Green City High School in 1950.
On July 20, 1952, she was united in marriage to James Ercel Armstrong in Green City. After their marriage they lived in Kansas City and in 1960, they moved to rural Smithville where they farmed and made their home. Jim passed away on June 6, 2012.
Jeanette was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church in Smithville. She was a 50 plus year member of the Platte-Clay Pathfinder Organization. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, gardening, painting, and knitting. Most of all, she loved being a mother and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jim Armstrong; her parents Herbert and Hazel Hope; her sisters Zelma Cox and Lu Darr; her brothers James Hope and Donald Hope; her grandson Matthew Armstrong; and her great-granddaughter Karalyn McAuley.
Jeanette is survived by her children Susan Summers and husband Mick, Stan Armstrong and wife Mary Ann, Bob Armstrong and wife Beth, Greg Armstrong and wife Brenda, Lisa Evans and husband Mike, and Lynda Armstrong; grandchildren, Sarah (David) Duckwitz, Sean Armstrong, Noah Armstrong, Haley (John) Collins, Jessica (John McAuley) Armstrong, Laura Leigh (Chandler) Ekholm, Andrew Armstrong, and Carly Evans; great-grandchildren, Alex and Emily Duckwitz and Kimber and Harper McAuley; sister Lyn Phariss; sisters-in-law Marie Buckallew and Martha Ward; brother-in-law Milton (Anita) Armstrong; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Visitation: 9:00-10:00 a.m. with Funeral Services at 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2nd at the Smithville United Methodist Church in Smithville, MO.
Burial: Smith Cemetery, Smithville, MO
In lieu of flowers, Donations to the Smithville United Methodist Church or K.C. Hospice https://kchospice.org/donate/
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Service Details
Smith Cemetery, Smithville, MO
9:00-10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2nd at Smithville United Methodist Church in Smithville, MO
10:00 a.m. Friday, May 2nd at Smithville United Methodist Church in Smithville, MO
Comments & condolences
10 comments
Kate. Miller
So sorry about your mother-in-law. I just saw it today. I’ve been sort of out of commission and haven’t been checking in on Facebook or emails as much thinking of you and Stan and your family take care. You are all in my prayers.
Patricia Lindsay
Mary Ann, l am very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pat Lindsay
David and Nelda Thompson
What a jewel and great lady! She was a great neighbor and friend. Prayers for the family as you grieve your loss.
Billy and Heather Qualman
Prayers for your family as you celebrate Jeanette’s life. She was always such a joy to be around and very welcoming.
Taresia (Bowling) Foster
I am so sorry about her passing. I just saw her at the dollar store last summer. She was a wonderful woman wonderful mom and wonderful wife. She will be missed.
Amy Kilpatrick and Dick Bales
It’s so hard to lose a parent. May she rest in peace. Our hearts are with you.
Helen Sheperd
So sorry for the loss of your mother-in-law, Mary Ann. A great loss for your whole family. Hope you all have some sweet moments of remembering this fine woman with special times you all spent together.
will pray for your peace.
Linda Goodwin
My sincere condolences and prayers in memory of a very nice lady and a wonderful family.
Marty Ward
I am so sorry for your loss. I loved being around Jeanette and having wonderful conversations about our grandchildren. She will be missed at our Family Reunion!
Bob and Simone Vipond
Prayers to your family as you celebrate Jeanette’s life and lay her to rest.