Roberta G Armstrong

Roberta G. (nee Williams) Armstrong, 85, of Maple Shade, New Jersey, departed this life, surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Beloved daughter of the late Robert C. and Alicia L. Williams. Bobbi was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Armstrong. She was the dear mother of Joseph, James, the late Thomas (April), Mary D’Arcy (Donald Jr.), and Christopher (Denise). Loving grandmother of Jessica (Zak), Patrick, Jonathan (Emily), the late Jamie, Christopher, Donald, Carli, Ashleigh (Alex), Katlyn, Hannah (Antonio), Stephanie (Ryan, Sr.), Dan (Kate), and Trisha (Dan). Great grandmother of Layla, Safiya, Ahmed, Yusuf, Ibrahim, Ryan, Jr., Danny, Sloane, Parker and Pippa. Dear sister of Ellen (Bill, deceased) Schmidt, Robert “Robin” (Joy) Williams, the late Susan (Chuck, deceased) Mustaro, George (Kathy) Williams, Marie (Percy) Ransome, James (Kathleen) Williams, Ann (Joseph, deceased) Kinney, Alicia (Tom) Sbalcio, Allen “Toby” (Suzanne, deceased) Williams, Lynne (Jess, deceased) Fraser, the late Christine “Tina” (Michael) Petruzzelli, Cheryl “Cheri” (James, deceased) Holt, Dale “Penni” (Randy) Bingaman, the late Marybeth Williams, who passed in infancy, Janice (Stephen) Katz, Elizabeth “Beth” (Michael) Preto, Dora (James) Donovan. Bobbi had many dear friends during her life including Ida Conner and Christie Murray whose daughters, Rikki and Laura (and her daughter Fariba), she considered bonus granddaughters. Also surviving are many cousins, nieces and nephews, and friends that were very beloved to her.

Bobbi was born and raised in Maple Shade. In 1960, she married the love of her life, Joe, and dedicated her life to raising her children. She created a loving home for her family, and during Joe’s time in the service, they lived in Würzburg (Germany), Camp Hartell (Connecticut), Frankfurt (Germany), Fort Monmouth (New Jersey), Fort Gordon (Georgia), Hanau (Germany), Fort Dix (New Jersey), back to Hanau (Germany) and back to Fort Dix where they retired. All the time the family was able to experience many wonderful opportunities. In Frankfurt, Bobbi held a civil service position performing key punch data entry duties at IG Farben. At Fort Monmouth, she held a civilian job working for a newspaper in distribution. In Hanau, during the first deployment, Bobbi oversaw one mess hall. During the second deployment, Bobbi held a GS-12 civil service position managing six military bases’ mess halls and overseeing approximately 300 kitchen staff.

Bobbi’s life was grounded in her church, her religion, and her unwavering faith. She was a member of the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Columbiettes Auxiliary #5714. As the oldest of 18, she shared tremendous love and kindness. Lending a helping hand wherever she was able. Bobbi made every person feel loved and cherished. She had a quick wit, a wonderful sense of humor, and a love for all. She crocheted baby blankets for all of the “new” members of the family, which became one of her signature trademarks. You knew you were loved by her if you ever received one of her signature homemade pumpkin breads – YUM! Above all, she deeply loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren constantly telling them, “I love you a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck.”

Viewing Sunday, February 22, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Mark Tilghman Funeral Home, 38 N. Forklanding Road, Maple Shade and Monday February 23, 2026, 10-10:45 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 236 E. Main Street, Maple Shade where Mass of Christian will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Bobbi’s memory made be made to: Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church (at the address above) or M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper, 2 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ 08103.