Betty May Pecore Armstead, born August 20, 1929 in Houston, Texas, passed on to her eternal life on August 14, 2013.

She was preceded in death by her loving parents, Albert Edison Pecore and Edna Fendlason Pecore, husband, Stewart Edward Armstead, Jr., and son, Albert Pecore Armstead.

Betty is survived by her dear brother, Albert E. Pecore, Jr.; children: Stewart Edward Armstead, III, Julie Armstead Ater, Nancy Armstead Peyton, and Edwin Garrott Armstead; 10 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; niece and nephews.

The family will receive visitors from 5pm to 7pm on Friday, August 16 at Malloy & Son Funeral Home, 3028 Broadway, Galveston, Texas.

Funeral service will be at 10 am on Saturday, August 17, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1115 36th Street, Galveston, Texas.

Interment will follow at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Pallbearers will be Stewart Edward Armstead, III, Stewart Ford, Jonathan Armstead, Evan Richard, Mark Peyton, Dan Pecore and John Pecore. Honorary pallbearers are Adam Armstead, Ryan Armstead and Doug Pecore.