Twinkle Armstrong, 80, of Rupert, WV, ran out of things to say and ran into her heavenly home, where the Lord undoubtedly welcomed her with open arms and the angels immediately realized things were about to get a whole lot more interesting.
Born on Feb. 3, 1946, to Buford and Nellie Wyatt, Twinkle lived a life full of faith, family, laughter, and enough conversation to make up for several people. She loved the Lord with all her heart and never missed an opportunity to share her faith, her wisdom, or her opinion – whether anyone asked for it or not.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ira Armstrong; her daughters, Bonnie Bernita Armstrong and Teresa Redden; and her parents, Buford and Nellie Wyatt.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Judy Miller and husband Dave of South Farmington, OH; her brothers, Bill Wyatt and wife Barb of Loops Road, and Davy Wyatt and wife Phyllis of Loops Road; her daughters, Tammy Tolley and husband John of Rupert, Charlie Armstrong and Dawn of Rainelle, Ann Queen and husband Randy of Rupert, and Meg Judy and husband Chris of Elton. She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren.
Twinkle never met a stranger. A trip to the grocery store, post office, or church could easily turn into an all-day event because she had people to talk to and stories to tell. She had a gift for making friends wherever she went and an even greater gift for saying exactly what was on her mind. If you wanted the truth, Twinkle would give it to you. If you didn’t want the truth, she’d probably give it to you anyway.
She loved her family fiercely and was proud of every child, grandchild, and great-grandchild. She spent her life cheering people on, praying for them, worrying about them, and occasionally telling them what they ought to be doing instead.
Those who knew Twinkle will remember her quick wit, her stubborn streak, her strong faith, and her ability to turn a five-minute conversation into a two-hour visit. She could make you laugh, make you think, make you cry and sometimes make you wonder what she was going to say next.
Her family finds comfort knowing she is now reunited with loved ones who went before her. Somewhere in Heaven, Ira has probably already heard, “Now let me tell you how things should be done around here.”
“Above all else, Twinkle cherished her four daughters – Tammy, Charlie, Ann, and Meg. They were the pride of her life, her greatest blessing, and the people she loved most in this world. Through life’s joys and challenges, they remained by her side, loving her as fiercely as she loved them. Their bond was built on laughter, faith, stubbornness, countless conversations, and an unbreakable love that will continue long after her passing.”
Services will be at Sturgeon Branch Baptist Church on Loops Road Sunday, June 14 at 3 p.m. with Pastor Danny Clifton officiating. Burial will follow in Sims Cemetery, Loops Road. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until time of service at the church.
“Her voice may be quiet now, but the stories she leaves behind will be told for generations.”
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” Matthew 25:23
