Arrangements by Preferred Cremation & Burial. Funeral Services were held on May 6, 2023, at St. Paul United Methodist Church
Annie Armstrong Hightower was born on March 20, 1920, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Oro and Henry Armstrong. She was one of five children born to that union. Annie graduated from Dunbar High School in Little Rock Arkansas in 1938. She went on to receive her Master’s degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. She dedicated her life to the field of education. She had a successful career working as the Registrar at Arkansas Baptist College.
Annie worked and served her community well. She was a faithful servant at Mt. Zion Church as well as an illustrious member of the Order of the Eastern Star for over forty years. She earned several awards, accolades, and positions of influence within the organization and was well-respected by her peers.
Annie was a woman of many talents. She was as beautiful as she was stylish. She was a master beautician and accomplished vocalist. She was known to grace both religious and masonic programs throughout Arkansas with her melodic Soprano voice. She was such a gifted singer that she was given the opportunity to sing a portion of “Handel’s Messiah” at Carnegie Hall alongside her Mt. Zion Church family.
Annie was sweet, kind, and caring. If you looked up the term “unconditional love” in the dictionary you would find a picture of Annie next to the definition. She was the true embodiment of grace, dignity, and strength.
Annie Armstrong Hightower left this earth and entered eternity on April 22, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Oro and Henry Armstrong, and her brothers: Milton Armstrong, Charles Armstrong, and Harry Hightower. Left to treasure her legacy and memories are her daughter: Dr. Ida Barnes; her sons: George Hightower (Anna), and James Hightower; her sisters Ora Daniels and Mary Gans; her devoted granddaughter Rhonda Wright who served as her caretaker; along with many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
