Shannon Gale Armstrong

Shannon Gale Armstrong, age 82, of Asheboro passed away on December 1, 2024 at the Randolph Hospice House.

Gale was born in Tarboro, NC on September 15, 1942 to Rupert and Mary Charles Brooks Armstrong, who preceded her in death. She graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor’s degree and A&T University with a Master’s degree in Special Education. Gale taught her early career in Surry County, finishing with Asheboro City Schools. Gale retired to North Myrtle Beach, SC and then moved back to Asheboro in May 2024. 

She is survived by sisters, Wanda Sullivan of Little River, SC, Dedie Chapman (Charlie) of Asheboro, and Karen Crawford (Riley) of Little River, SC; nieces and nephews, Sandie Chapman, Chris Chapman, Greg Sullivan, Christy McIntyre, and Ronald Sullivan; and numerous grand nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 7, 2024 from 1:00-2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, 133 South Church Street in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 2:00 pm at the church with Rev. Stephen Owen and Rev. Mark Hall officiating. Interment will be held at Oaklawn Cemetery following the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Youth & Children’s Ministry.