Funeral service for Mrs. Jo Lee “Josie” Steelman Armstrong, age 79, of Huntland, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Friday, April 22, 2022, at Higgins Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery.
Josie was born on April 29, 1942, in Howell, TN, to the late Rufus Scott and Flora Elaine Eshman Steelman. She was a graduate of Central High School and Draughon’s Business College. Josie was of the Christian Faith. Mrs. Armstrong passed away on April 15, 2022, at Elk River Rehab in Fayetteville, TN.
Survivors include her children, Kathy Armstrong, Keith Armstrong, Karyn Armstrong (Arden James), and Paul Armstrong; brothers, Jim (Shirley F.) Steelman and Wayne (Shirley J.) Steelman; and numerous grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Armstrong.
Visitation with the family will be at 11 AM until 1 PM Friday at Higgins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lucky’s Cat House and Animal Rehab, P.O. Box 2278, Lewisburg, TN 37091.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mrs. Jo Lee Armstrong.
7 Comments To "Jo Lee “Josie” Steelman Armstrong"
#1 Comment By Ronnie and Eloise Hudgins On April 16, 2022 @ 12:30 pm
Jim, Shirley and all the family so sorry to learn of Jo Lee’s passing. She had been sick so long. Now she is at rest. Please know that you are in our prayers.
#2 Comment By Central High Class of 1960 On April 16, 2022 @ 12:38 pm
So sorry to learn of Jo Lee’s passing. She was part of our Central High Class of 1960. She truly lived up to the quote under her name in our annual . “She’s just the quiet kind whose nature never varies.” Prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
#3 Comment By Wanda Jennings Preston On April 16, 2022 @ 5:39 pm
Jim, I am so sorry to read this. Thinking of you at this sad time!
#4 Comment By Peggy Sue On April 16, 2022 @ 7:52 pm
Jim and Shirley, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Jo Lee. She was a sweet lady and will be missed by many.
Peggy Sue
#5 Comment By Marcella scott On April 20, 2022 @ 9:58 pm
So sorry to hear about Jo lee the sweetest lady always loved her sweet smile
Marcella scott
#6 Comment By Connie Porter On April 21, 2022 @ 11:36 am
Jim and Wayne,
So sorry to hear about the loss of Jo Lee. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim and Connie Porter
Bill and Thelma Ruth Hampton
#7 Comment By Dorothy Taylor On April 22, 2022 @ 10:23 pm
So sorry for the loss of Jo Lee prayers for her family