Rogena Sue Armstrong

October 11, 1956 - July 25, 2019

Rogena Sue Armstrong was born October 11, 1956 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Bob and Dorothy (Hunter) Armstrong. She was raised in Pleasantville and graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1974. Shortly after graduation Rogena met her future husband, James Fine. The couple have always made their home in Des Moines. Rogena worked at Look Magazine for a few years before working for Blue Cross/Blue Shield for 27 years. She then worked at Medically Yours and Gentiva before retiring. In her spare time, Rogena enjoyed knitting, sewing and traveling. She also liked the outdoors, especially visiting wildlife sanctuaries and flower gardening. Rogena passed away peacefully Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the Taylor House, in Des Moines, at the age of 62 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob, her grandparents, and several aunts and uncles. Those left to cherish Rogena’s memory include her husband, Jim Fine; mother, Dorothy Armstrong of Pleasantville; brother, Vern (Martha Lucey) Armstrong; sister Denise (Tom G., Jr.) Edwards; niece, Amy (Trevor) Fisher; nephew, Tommy Edwards; grandnephew, Waylon and many other family members and friends. A Celebration of Life for Rogena Armstrong, age 62 of Des Moines, will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the Mason Funeral Home, in Pleasantville, at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Rogena has been cremated and interment will be in Pleasantville Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 108 in Pleasantville or to the Taylor House in Des Moines.