Joyce E Armstrong-Roggenbaum

Joyce Armstrong Roggenbaum, 98, of Jackson, MI went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born in Bradford, PA and is the daughter of the late Kenneth and Ella Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her husband Carl William Roggenbaum Jr. whom she married in 1948. She attended Nyack Collage in Nyack, NY and was employed at Penn State University for 23 years.

She is survived by her 3 children: Daniel (Nancy) Roggenbaum, Jackson, MI; Stephen Roggenbaum, Lutz, FL; and Deborah Roggenbaum, New Holland, PA; her two grandchildren: Nathan (Kim Koeman) Roggenbaum, Holland, MI and Leah (David) McMullin, Bend, OR; three great grandchildren: Abel, Mari, and Wren Roggenbaum; brother Rev. James (Connie) Armstrong, League City, TX; nieces: Julie (Jerry) Rowlands, League City, TX; Kim (Steve) Wood, El Segundo, CA; Lisa (Ty) VanHorn, Spring, TX; nephews: Peter (Marty) Roggenbaum, Apollo Beach, FL; Joseph (Sue) Roggenbaum, Jacobus, PA; Roger (Fran) Roggenbaum, Mechanicsburg, PA; and Gary (Paula) Roggenbaum, Douglasville, PA. 

Joyce enjoyed buying and selling antiques and had an associated business for several years. She had a flair for decorating, enjoyed entertaining and loved planning festive parties. Joyce loved spending time with her family and always made the occasions special. Following in her mother’s footsteps, she was a prayer warrior for her family and many others as needs arose. She was a member of the Light and Life Free Methodist Church in Lakeland, FL where she spent many winters. 

The family wishes to thank the Arbor North Living Center and the Kevin Ganton family for providing a wonderful place for Joyce to live and thrive for the past 6 years. For the “Fab 5” in bringing new friendships, joy and adventure into her life and helping to keep her young and active. Finally, to Henry Ford Hospice Home for their compassionate care during the last week of her life on earth.

A Celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Jackson Free Methodist Church - 2829 Park Drive, Jackson, MI. with Visitation from 2:00pm until the time of service at 3:00pm.  

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Samaritan’s Purse - P. O. Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607 samaritanspurse.org

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