Obituary of Brooklyn Hope Armstrong

Brooklyn Hope Armstrong 16, of Carlinville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013, in Peoria County, as a result of an automobile accident. Brooklyn was born November 2, 1997, in Litchfield, IL, a daughter of Bryan and Kristy Ann (Lewis) Armstrong. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Teresa Bentley. Brooklyn was a Sophomore at Carlinville High School. She was a cheerleader, played soccer, volleyball, member of the track team as well as played in the high school band and served on the student council. Brooklyn attended the Cross Church in Carlinville. She was fun, and funny. Brooklyn was a joy to be around, and loved by many people. She was bubbly and talkative. She was one of those types of people who never met a stranger. Her smile, energy, and personality was encouraging and uplifting. Everyone loved her. Surviving are her father, Bryan Armstrong of Carlinville, IL, mother, Kristy Ann (step-father Andrew) Armstrong-Ott of Carlinville, IL, sister, Ashley (Daniel) Witzel of Lakewood, WA, brother, Matthew Armstrong of Macomb, IL, brother, Michael Armstrong of Jacksonville, IL, sister, Kaylei LaLone of Lansing, MI, sister, Taylor Rice of Carlinville, IL, step-sister, Amber (Jeff) Saathoff of Hillsboro, IL, step- brother, Jacob Ott of Springfield, IL, step-brother, Josh (Emily) Ott of West Mansfield, OH, step-brother, Andrew Ott of Fillmore, IL. Also surviving are grandparents Bill and Marilyn Armstrong of Hettick, IL, grandfather, Ivan (step-grandmother Pam) Bricker of Clay City, IL, step-grandmother, Betty Ott of Hillsboro, IL,great- grandmother, Martha Lewis of Clay City, IL, and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. Brooklyn leaves behind her beloved cat, Isis. Funeral Information Visitation will be held Friday, January 3, 2014 from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Cross Church, 19453 Hurricane Drive, Carlinville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 4, 2014, at the Cross Church. Donations Information To the Family, Carlinville Spirit and Cheerleader Boosters or to Cross Church Directions Visitation: Carlinville Southern Baptist Church S.B.C. Service: Carlinville Southern Baptist Church S.B.C.