Cleo “Laree” (Pershall) Armstrong, 98, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2022, in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Laree was born on December 3, 1923, in Little Caney, Osage County, Oklahoma, to Everett Earl and Nancy Elizabeth Ellen (Hamrick) Pershall. She married J.E. “Jay” Armstrong in January of 1942. Laree was a homemaker.

Laree was preceded in death by her husband, Jay Armstrong; her son, Jimmy Armstrong; and a grandson, Jason Armstrong.

She is survived by 3 children, Janet, Michael, and Pamela; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren: as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at New Hope Cemetery in Meeker, Oklahoma. Condolences can be expressed at www.parksbrothers.net. Services are in the care of Parks Brothers Funeral Service, Prague, Oklahoma.