Joanne Armstrong Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joanne Armstrong, 94, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021. Joanne was born May 6, 1927, in Topeka, to Ernest and Margaret Wardlow Kanode. She was a graduate of Topeka High School. Joanne was a self-sufficient woman. She owned and operated three Kings Carry-Out drive-ins and retired from Payless ShoeSource Corporate Office. Joanne was a devoted member of University Methodist Church and after retirement Joanne took a job at Washburn University so that she could donate her entire paycheck to the support of the church. Joanne was an accomplished seamstress who made many of her daughter’s clothes and each family member owns a quilt made just for them. She had a playfully ornery streak and a wonderful sense of humor. Joanne was an exceptional woman who was dearly loved and will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are her children, Michael Clifton (Sherry), Amy Curry (Terry) and Charlie Armstrong (Lorye); grandchildren, Kim Blassingame (Matt), Lori Blosser (Phil), Desiree McGrath (Jeff), Doug George, and Katie Martell (Jason); and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Arden Kanode. Graveside service for Joanne will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Prairie Wind Hospice and sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to www.kevinbrennanfamily.com.

Joanne Armstrong

May 6, 1927 - October 1, 2021