Peggy Ann Armstrong

Peggy Ann Armstrong, 72, of Ottawa, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, with family by her side. A Celebration of Life service will be held later. Peggy was born February 7, 1948, at Oakland, California, the daughter of Denzel and Patricia (McBath) Rybolt. She was a lifelong Ottawa resident, graduating from Ottawa High School with the class of 1966. Peggy was united in marriage to John “Jack” Armstrong July 3, 1970, at Ottawa. They have been happily married 50 years and had two daughters, Brandi and Keli. Peggy was employed as a bookkeeper with KOFO Radio in the mid-1970’s; circulation manager at The Ottawa Herald from the early 1980’s to early 1990’s; manager of Long John Silvers from the mid-1990’s to 2008; and manager of the Ottawa Plaza Theater from 2010 to 2019. She was a member of Union Chapter No. 15, Order of the Eastern Star of Ottawa; the first female member of the Ottawa Lions Club; Aerie Lodge 2700, Fraternal Order of Eagles of Ottawa; and the Ottawa Main Street Association. Peggy was an original Over the Road Gang member. Peggy had many hobbies and interests including painting, knitting, crochet, reading, antique shopping and attending the car show. She was a people person and always enjoyed going to coffee with her friends. Above all, Peggy loved her family and the time they spent together. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Catherine Hobbs. Survivors include her husband Jack of Ottawa; two daughters, Brandi Armstrong of Ottawa, and Keli Armstrong of LeRoy; brother, LTC Richard R.L. (Jane) Rybolt of Silver Springs, Maryland; four grandchildren, Hope Pierce-Armstrong, Shane Armstrong, Tyler Baker-Armstrong, and Ryan J. West; and two great grandchildren, Grayson Pierce-Brown, and Baby Pierce-Armstrong. The family suggests memorial contributions to Franklin County Cancer Foundation, Angels Home Health, or Midland Care Hospice c/o Dengel & Son Mortuary, 235 S. Hickory, Ottawa, Kansas 66067.