
Virgie Virginia Armstrong, age 98, of Waco, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
The family will gather for a private scattering of ashes at Prairie Hill Cemetery on February 9, 2025, at 2 PM.
She was born on June 28, 1926, in Aquilla, Texas, and was the eighth of eleven children of Jim Robinson and Edna (Edney) McCullough. In 1945, she married Carl Wade, with whom she had three sons. After Carl’s passing, she married Grady Armstrong in 1968, and together they lived in Waco and Riesel. Virgie was a dedicated homemaker and also worked as a seamstress and child care provider.
She is preceded in death by her husbands, Carl Wade and Grady Armstrong; sons, Ed Wade, Gary Wade, and Steve Wade; daughters-in-law, Paula Wade and Kay Wade; and siblings, William Robinson, Nora “Ink” Wade, Woodrow “Mutt” Robinson, Edward Robinson, Vada Smith, Bill Robinson, Ben Robinson, Frank Robinson, and Wilbur “W.R.” Robinson.
Virgie is survived by daughter-in-law, Rachel Wade of China Spring; grandchildren, Amy (Brent) Lowrey, Troy (Kerri) Wade, Tim (Laurie) Wade, Ashley (Michael) Baxter, Ronnie (Kristi) Wiethorn, and Michael (Penny) Wiethorn; chosen grandson, Nolan Woodcock; numerous great-grandchildren; and brother, Lloyd Robinson of Waco.
Special thanks are extended to the Atrium of Bellmead and Lakeshore Nursing Homes for their wonderful care of “Grandma Wade” over the past year.
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Aunt Virgie was a very sweet woman. I am glad she has in no pain. And is with her boys. I spent a lot of time with her when I was young. Prayers for her family.
I have worked with Mrs. Armstrong at both Atrium of Bellmead and Lakeshore Village Nursing home. She had such stories about growing up when she was young. I came to love her as my own sweet friend. I would always tell her she was my family. Mrs. Armstrong Fly with the angels my love. I love you forever. You will always be my granny. My special friend.
My condolences to the family. She was special to me and I enjoyed getting to know her and spend time with her in this last year. Virgie Virginia of blessed memory.
Prayers of peace to y’all🙏🏼