Karen Armstrong Obituary

Age - 79

September 12, 2023

Kalamazoo, MI

Karen Kay Armstrong, age 79, of Hillsdale and formerly of Pittsford, passed away in Kalamazoo on Friday, September 8, 2023. She was born in Defiance, Ohio to Huey Lamar Keegan and Iva (Crawford) Keegan on December 24, 1943. She married Robert Lee Armstrong on May 21, 1961, and he preceded in 2003. Karen graduated high school in Pioneer, Ohio, then went on to work for Addison Products for many years. Karen was a music lover, she loved Johnny Cash, John Wayne, and she was especially a fan of Elvis Presley. She volunteered and was awarded for being a foster grandparent to school children. Later in life, Karen kept to herself, but she always loved getting visits from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving Karen includes three children, Tammy Kay (Brian) Best, Connie (Mark) McDowell, and Robin Watkins; eight grandchildren, Summer Dawn, Shannon, Johnathan, BobbieJo, April, Matthew, Robert, and Ryan; ten great-grandchildren; nine siblings, Kenny (Maxine) Keegan, Sharon Keegan, Huey (Ann) Keegan Jr. , Diana Keegan, Tom Keegan, Bill (Lucy) Keegan, Gordon Keegan, Judy Altizer and Kathy Altizer; and one sister-in-law, Janet Keegan. Along with her parents, Karen is preceded by her husband, Robert Lee Armstrong; one son Robert DuWayne Armstrong; one son-in-law, John Watkins; four siblings, Nancy Johnson, Dina Keegan, Mary Keegan, and George Keegan; one brother-in-law, Max Johnson; and one sister-in-law, Sharon Keegan. A graveside service for Karen Armstrong will take place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Leonardson Cemetery. Arrangements are entrusted to VanHorn-Eagle Funeral Home in Hillsdale. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family for funeral costs.

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