Shirley Jane Armstrong, a former resident of Carroll County, was born April 7, 1939, in Alpena Pass to Jack and Ennis Pierce. She died on Dec. 4, 2007, in Kirkland, Wash.

A graduate of Eureka Springs High School, she married Clifford G. Armstrong Jr., on May 20, 1978, in Kirkland, and they made their home there for the last 30 years. Her hobbies and interests included collecting jewelry, visiting casinos, traveling with her husband crocheting, shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include her husband; daughters Casey and husband Mark Lupton, of Robbinsdale, Minn., Sheri L. Hooks, of Kirkland, Cate and husband Randy Lewallen, of Discovery Bay, Calif., and Laura and husband Carl LaPlante, of Seattle, Wash.; and son W.A. Peter and wife Amy Armstrong, of Transfer, Pa.; her cat, Mikey; brothers Robert Butch Berry, and Mike Pierce, both of Eureka Springs; sisters Jackie, Annette, Vicky and Alicia; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of Mrs. Armstrong s life was held in Indianola, Wash., on Dec. 8. Donations may be made to Humane Society, 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue, WA 98005, or to the Northwest Kidney Centers, P.O. Box 3035, Seattle, WA 98114. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the on-line guest book on the Web at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintofts Funeral Home.