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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. - Elizabeth "Lizzie" Armstrong, a longtime resident of White Plains, died Feb. 9. She was 86.
Armstrong was born July 11, 1927, in Frogmore, St. Helena's Island in South Carolina. She started a catering business with her sister, E. Carol McArthur, and worked as a cook at the Brass Racquet Club and Restaurant.
Armstrong is survived by her children, Kenia Armstrong, Beverly Christian, Karen Armstrong, Karla (Paul) Packer and Brian Armstrong; three grandchildren; and nieces. She was predeceased by her husband, John H. Armstrong; sister, E. Carol McArthur; and niece, Sheila McArthur.
Calling hours are Friday, Feb. 14 from 12 to 1 p.m., followed by service at 1 p.m., all at Lee's Funeral Home. Burial at Kensico Cemetery, Valhalla.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org), Hebrew Home at Riverdale (www.hebrewhome.org) or Penn Center (www.penncenter.com).
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