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Pearl Crete Armstrong McCray

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Birth	:	1 Jun 1922 Headwaters, Highland County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	22 Jul 2018 Staunton City, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Headwaters Cemetery, Bethel, Highland County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.3239521, -79.4118329
Description	:	Pearl Crete (Armstrong) McCray, 96, of McDowell, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Brookdale of Staunton. She was born June 1, 1922, in Head Waters, a daughter of the late Ernest Blair and Hester Grace (Simmons) Armstrong. Pearl was a member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church, where she had served as an elder and was presented an honorary lifetime membership of the Presbyterian Women Presbyterian Church in 1990. She fed and cared for many children for 34 years as the cook at Highland Primary School, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the McDowell Volunteer Fire... Read More	Pearl Crete (Armstrong) McCray, 96, of McDowell, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 22, 2018 at Brookdale of Staunton. She was born June 1, 1922, in Head Waters, a daughter of the late Ernest Blair and Hester Grace (Simmons) Armstrong. Pearl was a member of the McDowell Presbyterian Church, where she had served as an elder and was presented an honorary lifetime membership of the Presbyterian Women Presbyterian Church in 1990. She fed and cared for many children for 34 years as the cook at Highland Primary School, retiring in 1985. She was a member of the McDowell Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Pearl lived her life to care for others. She welcomed many into her home where you never left hungry. She enjoyed her vegetable garden and preserving her garden’s bounty. She also enjoyed crocheting, making beautiful doilies and angel and snowflake ornaments. In addition to her parents, Pearl was predeceased by her husband of 65 years, Leo Marsh McCray on June 30, 2003; son, Bobby McCray; son-in-law, James Bird; brothers, Wayne, Waldo, Stover, Gene and Frankie; and sisters Thelma Jane and Audrey. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Bird, of Cypress, Texas; daughter-in-law, Carolyn McCray of McDowell; two grandchildren, Jamie Bird-Jeter and husband, Gary of Caldwell, Texas and Michael Blair McCray and wife, Tracey, of McDowell; brother, Charlie Armstrong of Head Waters; two great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and friends. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018 at Obaugh Funeral Home with the Revs. Beth Pyles and Andre Crummett officiating. A private committal service will be held at a later date. Son Bobby Blair McCray 1941-2011

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Pearl Crete Armstrong McCray's memorial is located at: Headwaters Cemetery, Bethel, Highland County, USA.
When did Pearl Crete Armstrong McCray death?
Pearl Crete Armstrong McCray death on 22 Jul 2018 in Staunton City, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.3239521
Longitude: -79.4118329

Family Members:

Parent

Ernest Blair Armstrong

(1887 - 1960)

Hester Grace Simmons Armstrong

(1897 - 1989)

Spouse

Leo Marsh McCray

(1917 - 2003)

Siblings

Infant Daughter Armstrong

(unknow - unknow)

Infant Daughter Armstrong

(unknow - unknow)

TSGT Wayne Burnell Armstrong

(1920 - 1990)

Audrey Ray “Mimi” Armstrong Corbett

(1925 - 2015)

Carl Stover Armstrong

(1928 - 1985)

Thelma Jane Armstrong

(1931 - 2014)

Frankie Blair Armstrong

(1937 - 2005)

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Coordinate: 38.3239521, -79.4118329

2. Armstrong Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3258710, -79.4402950

3. Stevens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3213900, -79.4598200

4. McDowell Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3320618, -79.4881516

5. McDowell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3333598, -79.4919444

6. Crummett Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3712166, -79.4735886

7. Seven Day Adventist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3888520, -79.4614980

8. McKendree Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3942880, -79.4617450

9. West Augusta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2667007, -79.3332977

10. Doe Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4328020, -79.4432990

11. Bodkin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4338580, -79.3737420

12. Armstrong-Hiner Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.4379806, -79.4116749

13. Clover Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.2704730, -79.5432650

14. Siple #46
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Coordinate: 38.4472000, -79.4061200

15. Leading Ridge Burial Ground
West Augusta, Augusta County, USA
Coordinate: 38.3604200, -79.2600100

16. White Oak Lick Cemetery
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Coordinate: 38.3587500, -79.2591000

17. Samples Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4123431, -79.5364579

18. Beverage Family Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4187267, -79.5386665

19. Laurel Gap Church of the Brethren
Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2255566, -79.5365721

20. Seybert Chapel Cemetery
Monterey, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.4268260, -79.5396720

21. Deerfield Community Cemetery
Deerfield, Augusta County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1799890, -79.4041440

22. Rocky Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Deerfield, Augusta County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1790280, -79.4046710

23. Graham Cemetery
Deerfield, Augusta County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1750600, -79.3907700

24. Wilson Cemetery
McDowell, Highland County, USA
Coordinate: 38.2419500, -79.5821100