Linda Beard Armstrong, a Norfolk native, departed this world on August 15, 2020. Born to parents Franklin Linwood Beard and Willie Davis Beard on March 1, 1948, Linda's lifelong dedication to community service began as a teenager when she joined Bethel #42 Job's Daughters. Her commitment to community would be the common thread spun throughout her life.
In 1968, Linda married David H. Armstrong, Jr., and they took up residence in Elizabeth Park, raising two sons while working and participating in the community. A wonderfully dedicated wife and excellent mother, Linda was married to David for almost 52 years, their connection and love deepening with each passing year. They loved sharing time together, traveling, and exploring the house concert scene. Linda and David attended many First Settlers Region, Porsche Club of America events. Linda gave of her time freely to others and used her green thumb to beautify her surroundings.
Linda graduated from Princess Ann High School, class of 1966. After attending Longwood College and graduating from Old Dominion University with a degree in Education, she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade-inclusion at Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) at Young Park and Little Creek Elementary. Always a proponent of taking action to improve a situation, she was outspoken in her dedication to NPS and served as Secretary of the NPS Facility Senate. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools at Chesterfield Academy.
When her sons became active in baseball and Boy Scouts, she took on leadership roles. Later she was President and served on the board of her neighborhood Civic League and was President of the Elizabeth Park Garden Club. She was the neighborhood representative to the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. An armchair genealogist and proponent of historical preservation, she was also a member of the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. An active member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Linda is remembered by many of the parishioners as a kind and devoted servant.
Continuing her community involvement, Linda joined the non-partisan League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, where she participated in many voter registration drives and served as Action Chair, Secretary, Voter Services Co-Chair, and President.
Linda leaves behind her devoted husband, David H. Armstrong, Jr., sons David H. Armstrong III and Matthew F. Armstrong, daughter-in-law Ranna-Maria L. Armstrong; grandsons Pierce and Grant Armstrong, brother, Franklin L. Beard, Jr.; sister-in-law Linda A. Simmons, as well as extended family and dear friends.
The family thanks Virginia L. Cocke, RN her caretaker for 2 ½ years. Virginia provided excellent and loving care for Linda.
Memorial donations may be made to the League of Women Voters https://www.lwv.org/. Those who would prefer to send flowers (daisies were her favorite) for the graveside service, may send them to H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, 20 August 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Social Distancing and Masks are required.
"We're all works in progress."
In 1968, Linda married David H. Armstrong, Jr., and they took up residence in Elizabeth Park, raising two sons while working and participating in the community. A wonderfully dedicated wife and excellent mother, Linda was married to David for almost 52 years, their connection and love deepening with each passing year. They loved sharing time together, traveling, and exploring the house concert scene. Linda and David attended many First Settlers Region, Porsche Club of America events. Linda gave of her time freely to others and used her green thumb to beautify her surroundings.
Linda graduated from Princess Ann High School, class of 1966. After attending Longwood College and graduating from Old Dominion University with a degree in Education, she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade-inclusion at Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) at Young Park and Little Creek Elementary. Always a proponent of taking action to improve a situation, she was outspoken in her dedication to NPS and served as Secretary of the NPS Facility Senate. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools at Chesterfield Academy.
When her sons became active in baseball and Boy Scouts, she took on leadership roles. Later she was President and served on the board of her neighborhood Civic League and was President of the Elizabeth Park Garden Club. She was the neighborhood representative to the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. An armchair genealogist and proponent of historical preservation, she was also a member of the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. An active member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Linda is remembered by many of the parishioners as a kind and devoted servant.
Continuing her community involvement, Linda joined the non-partisan League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, where she participated in many voter registration drives and served as Action Chair, Secretary, Voter Services Co-Chair, and President.
Linda leaves behind her devoted husband, David H. Armstrong, Jr., sons David H. Armstrong III and Matthew F. Armstrong, daughter-in-law Ranna-Maria L. Armstrong; grandsons Pierce and Grant Armstrong, brother, Franklin L. Beard, Jr.; sister-in-law Linda A. Simmons, as well as extended family and dear friends.
The family thanks Virginia L. Cocke, RN her caretaker for 2 ½ years. Virginia provided excellent and loving care for Linda.
Memorial donations may be made to the League of Women Voters https://www.lwv.org/. Those who would prefer to send flowers (daisies were her favorite) for the graveside service, may send them to H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, 20 August 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Social Distancing and Masks are required.
"We're all works in progress."
Linda Beard Armstrong, a Norfolk native, departed this world on August 15, 2020. Born to parents Franklin Linwood Beard and Willie Davis Beard on March 1, 1948, Linda's lifelong dedication to community service began as a teenager when she joined Bethel #42 Job's Daughters. Her commitment to community would be the common thread spun throughout her life.
In 1968, Linda married David H. Armstrong, Jr., and they took up residence in Elizabeth Park, raising two sons while working and participating in the community. A wonderfully dedicated wife and excellent mother, Linda was married to David for almost 52 years, their connection and love deepening with each passing year. They loved sharing time together, traveling, and exploring the house concert scene. Linda and David attended many First Settlers Region, Porsche Club of America events. Linda gave of her time freely to others and used her green thumb to beautify her surroundings.
Linda graduated from Princess Ann High School, class of 1966. After attending Longwood College and graduating from Old Dominion University with a degree in Education, she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade-inclusion at Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) at Young Park and Little Creek Elementary. Always a proponent of taking action to improve a situation, she was outspoken in her dedication to NPS and served as Secretary of the NPS Facility Senate. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools at Chesterfield Academy.
When her sons became active in baseball and Boy Scouts, she took on leadership roles. Later she was President and served on the board of her neighborhood Civic League and was President of the Elizabeth Park Garden Club. She was the neighborhood representative to the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. An armchair genealogist and proponent of historical preservation, she was also a member of the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. An active member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Linda is remembered by many of the parishioners as a kind and devoted servant.
Continuing her community involvement, Linda joined the non-partisan League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, where she participated in many voter registration drives and served as Action Chair, Secretary, Voter Services Co-Chair, and President.
Linda leaves behind her devoted husband, David H. Armstrong, Jr., sons David H. Armstrong III and Matthew F. Armstrong, daughter-in-law Ranna-Maria L. Armstrong; grandsons Pierce and Grant Armstrong, brother, Franklin L. Beard, Jr.; sister-in-law Linda A. Simmons, as well as extended family and dear friends.
The family thanks Virginia L. Cocke, RN her caretaker for 2 ½ years. Virginia provided excellent and loving care for Linda.
Memorial donations may be made to the League of Women Voters https://www.lwv.org/. Those who would prefer to send flowers (daisies were her favorite) for the graveside service, may send them to H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, 20 August 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Social Distancing and Masks are required.
"We're all works in progress."
In 1968, Linda married David H. Armstrong, Jr., and they took up residence in Elizabeth Park, raising two sons while working and participating in the community. A wonderfully dedicated wife and excellent mother, Linda was married to David for almost 52 years, their connection and love deepening with each passing year. They loved sharing time together, traveling, and exploring the house concert scene. Linda and David attended many First Settlers Region, Porsche Club of America events. Linda gave of her time freely to others and used her green thumb to beautify her surroundings.
Linda graduated from Princess Ann High School, class of 1966. After attending Longwood College and graduating from Old Dominion University with a degree in Education, she taught kindergarten, first, and second grade-inclusion at Norfolk Public Schools (NPS) at Young Park and Little Creek Elementary. Always a proponent of taking action to improve a situation, she was outspoken in her dedication to NPS and served as Secretary of the NPS Facility Senate. She retired from Norfolk Public Schools at Chesterfield Academy.
When her sons became active in baseball and Boy Scouts, she took on leadership roles. Later she was President and served on the board of her neighborhood Civic League and was President of the Elizabeth Park Garden Club. She was the neighborhood representative to the Norfolk Federation of Civic Leagues. An armchair genealogist and proponent of historical preservation, she was also a member of the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. An active member of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, Linda is remembered by many of the parishioners as a kind and devoted servant.
Continuing her community involvement, Linda joined the non-partisan League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads, where she participated in many voter registration drives and served as Action Chair, Secretary, Voter Services Co-Chair, and President.
Linda leaves behind her devoted husband, David H. Armstrong, Jr., sons David H. Armstrong III and Matthew F. Armstrong, daughter-in-law Ranna-Maria L. Armstrong; grandsons Pierce and Grant Armstrong, brother, Franklin L. Beard, Jr.; sister-in-law Linda A. Simmons, as well as extended family and dear friends.
The family thanks Virginia L. Cocke, RN her caretaker for 2 ½ years. Virginia provided excellent and loving care for Linda.
Memorial donations may be made to the League of Women Voters https://www.lwv.org/. Those who would prefer to send flowers (daisies were her favorite) for the graveside service, may send them to H.D. Oliver Funeral Apts., Norfolk Chapel. The graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, on Thursday, 20 August 2020 at Elmwood Cemetery in Norfolk, Virginia. Social Distancing and Masks are required.
"We're all works in progress."
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