Viola Armstrong

Armstrong, Viola S. (nee:Wolf), 94, of Mays Landing, passed away on January 26, 2013. Vi was born in Norristown, PA, on May 21, 1918. She spent her early years working as a cook/chef for many well known hotels near Philadelphia. She also owned a small luncheonette near Norristown. She later moved to Hollywood, FL and worked at the Holly Beach Hotel. Vi moved to the Atlantic City area in the 1960’s and continued her passion for cooking for several hotels in the area such as the Traymore, Shelburn and her last employment was with the Smithville Inn. Over the years she received many awards for her culinary creations. Vi was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Egg Harbor City. She was a devout Christian and a loyal friend to many. She volunteered and donated as much as she could to the American Cancer Society through the years. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas, her mother Emma Wolfe, her siblings, Margaret, Elizabeth, Grace, and Edward, and her longtime family friend Verna LaMarco. Vi will be sadly missed but never forgotten by her daughter Barbara Oswald and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held on Friday, February 1st from 11am-12 noon, at the Boakes Funeral Home, 6050 Main St., Mays Landing, NJ, where services will be held at Noon. Burial will be in Laurel Memorial Park of Pomona. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the American Cancer Society or the First Baptist Church of Egg Harbor City.