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Mildred Frances "Mickey" Armstrong

December 24, 1923 ~ November 17, 2025

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Mildred Frances “Mickey” Armstrong died Monday, November 17 in her home. She was born December 24, 1923 in Wichita, Kansas to Charles Patrick and Alfleda Mae McCoy. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Dr. Charles “Chuck” McCoy and Lyle McCoy and son-in-law, Joseph Hughey.

After attending Cathedral High School, Mickey graduated from Wichita University serving as alumni secretary for the university upon graduation. During, her collegiate years, she served as president of Alpha Tau Sigma, her junior class, Young Republicans and Mortar Board. From 1992-1995, Mickey and her husband co-chaired WSU’s Campaign for Students raising funds for scholarships. Her Shocker connections remained strong throughout her life.

On June 13, 1948, Mickey married Edward W. “Pete” Armstrong. They raised four girls and were life-long residents of Wichita.

She was secretary of the Women’s Association of the Wichita Symphony, president of the Junior League of Wichita, president of the Wichita Historical Museum and the Sedgwick County Health Facilities Council and president of the Altar Society at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Mickey had a deep commitment to her city, university and church and was a dedicated volunteer throughout her life.

Mickey is survived by her four daughters: Sally Hudnall (John), Lawrence, KS; Marilyn Hughey, Santa Fe, NM; Carolyn Virden (Phil), Lake City, CO and Susie Palmer (Stuart), Jackson, WY.

Also surviving are her 10 grandchildren: Christopher Hudnall (Laura), Denver, CO; Andrew Hudnall, Omaha, NE; Scott Hudnall, Lawrence, KS; Sarah Greenall-Sharp (Russell), Wichita, KS; Lily Virden, Lake City, CO; Annie Palmer, Wichita, KS; Emily Palmer, Wichita, KS; Dasha Capell (Brian), Seattle, WA; Meredith Hughey (Christina), Madison, WI and Katherine Schowengerdt (Jesse), Butler, MO; as well as her great grandchildren: Mateo Hudnall, Clark Capell, Henry and Thomas Hughey.

Mass will be celebrated at St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center on Friday, November 21, 2025 at 10:00 am.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul’s Catholic Student Center, 1810 N. Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208 and Wichita State University College of Fine Arts (Mildred F. Armstrong Scholarship Fund), 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67260.

Services in care of Downing & Lahey East Mortuary.

Services

Funeral Mass: Friday, November 21, 2025 10:00 am

St. Paul University Parish at Wichita State University
1810 N. Roosevelt
Wichita, KS 67208
316-684-6896

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Mildred Frances "Mickey" Armstrong 's name.

St. Paul's Catholic Student Center

1810 N. Roosevelt

Wichita,

KS

67208

Wichita State University College of Fine Arts, Mildred F. Armstrong Scholarship Fund

1845 Fairmount St.

Wichita,

KS

67260

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  1. A life lived well, reflected by her entire family; joyful and abundant. Memories created, will flow in the thoughts of those Mickey loved and those that loved her. May you all trust she is with her heavenly family watching over each of you.

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      • What a force of nature she was! She will be greatly missed by so many. I was very fond of her. Condolences to the entire extended family.

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  4. Sally, Carolyn, Marilyn and Susie,
    I thoroughly enjoyed helping care for Mickey in her last 3 years of life. I also enjoyed getting to know the four of you over those years. You will always have a special place in my heart. God Bless all of you!
    Cindy Bogle

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  5. My family and I are forever grateful to Pete and especially Mickey for their generosity to WSU students. Mickey meant the world to me. Any chance I get I share that she is a huge reason why I was able to go to WSU and pursue a degree in Musical Theatre. I am also so grateful for the time that she and I had once I became a professor of that very same program at WSU that the Pete and Mickey Armstrong Scholarship put me through. She continued to support countless WSU College of Fine Arts students and always attended shows and events. I always looked forward to seeing Mickey and hearing what she thought-which always made me laugh! Thank you to her family for sharing her so much with WSU and with WSU students. She truly changed the possibilities for me in life and it was an honor to watch her do the same for our students.

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  6. Dear Emily and family, my prayers are with all of you as you celebrate with both sorrowful and joyful tears the wonderful life of Mickey. It was always such a pleasure when you or any of your family popped back into the store . The joy your family radiates is always readily apparent, and I’m sure that began with Mickey. I will always think of the song “This little light of mine, I’m going to make it shine” when I think of all of you. My prayers, and my thanksgiving that I was honored to meet such an accomplished lady and an awesome mom and grandma.

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  7. I fondly remember Mickey and your house on Battin. Your mom was a force and I think her and my mom were feminists and inspirations to us. I am so sorry to have missed the service and seeing you all.

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  8. Mickey and Pete were an extraordinary pair and I was honored to know them both. They were instrumental in WSU’s successful efforts to obtain the Gordon Parks Papers and so much more. Will miss you Mickey!

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  9. I am so sorry that I didn’t find out about Mickeys passing until yesterday. I certainly would have been at her services. As you girls know, Mickey and my Mom Therese “Terry” were very good friends. It was fun to see them together and watch their silly antics! Our family’s favorite picture of our parents was taken at either Marilyn or Carolyn’s wedding. They are holding champagne glasses and by the looks on their faces it wasn’t their first glass. Mother passed in 2017, and Daddy this past June 13th. It didn’t escape me that this was Pete & Mickey’s wedding anniversary. The Schlotthauer family sends our warmest condolences to all you girls and your families. Mickey was a wonderful woman and could really make a person laugh. With love, Laura

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  10. Carolyn & Phil: So very sorry to learn that Carolyn’s mother passed away recently. I remember her from my time in Wichita during the ’60s. My mother Eileen was very fond of Mickey. Although I haven’t seen the two of you for over 20 years, I think of you often as my mother was very fond of you two too, plus because of my fondness for Lake City in general. Rees & I are fine, & live in Indiana & Arizona. Take care & cherish your memories of Mickey. She will always be with you. Our best to your family.

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  11. We have such fond memories of Mickey and Pete and your family!
    They were wonderful friends over the years.
    There are fun stories and adventures (with much love) that were shared between our parents.
    May Mickey rest in peace.
    With sympathy, and our best to every one of you!
    Joan Booth Iversen

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