Anna Ruth Armstrong Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on April 14, 2026, at the age of 71, Anna Ruth Armstrong (Albion, Michigan) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Ridley Sr. Ruthie (Elijah Armstrong Sr.) and Anna Banks Ridley Robinson; and her siblings, Gregory, Christopher, Anthony and Jacqueline.
She is survived by: her husband Elijah Armstrong Sr.; her daughters, Andrea Armstrong and Ayana Lawler (Mario); her niece Aisha Gamble (LaPree); her grandchildren, Terrace (Kei), Helen, Taryn, Jontaj II (Katie), Tamya, Tanija, Jaytion, Akaiia, Ashytn, Martoneo, DeMario, Julia, Markaylah, Thailan and Lil Eddie; her great grandchildren, Zavire, Taylyn, Alexandria, De'Martae, Jr., Gabrielle, Amira, Dream, Aviannah, Asir, Shiloh, Kyann, Bailey and Asai; her siblings, Kathryn Wheeler, William Ridley, Jr., Melnee Ridley, Michael Ridley (Erika), Morgan Stewart, Vonzell Jimoh, Marcus Robinson, Krissa Ridley and Brianna Ridley; her uncle Lonnie Banks Jr.; her stepmother Gloria Ridley; her siblings-in-law, Edwina Jordan, Bettie Edmonds (Lawrence) and Robert Armstrong; her godchildren, Jana Reeves, Janea Wade, Jaquita Mohead, Eric Hunter, Amy Stamper, Johnathan Jones and Ra'Kai Jones; and her close friends, Bonnie Anglin, Brenda Banks, Patricia Shellman, Nettie Wilson and Janice White.
