Mrs. Martha Archer, age 97, Jonesborough, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Cornerstone Village.
Mrs. Archer was born in Washington County and the daughter of the late I.N. & Polly Deyton Haire. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Harold Archer, two brothers, Boone Lee Haire and Floyd “Bud” Haire and a grandson-in-law, Chris Johnson.
She was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church.
Survivors include four children, Ronnie Archer (Betty), Kenny Archer (Gail), Janice Weaver (Phil), and Judy Harris (Tim); grandchildren, Mike Archer (Angie), Becky Cox, Jana Archer, Jessica Johnson, Chad Harris (Kim); great-grandchildren, Madison Metcalf (Logan) and Mason Harris; sisters-in-law, Louise Davidson and Katherine Archer; special family members, Angela Bates, Kelly Daniel, Kristy Loflin, Rusty Weaver, Jennifer Maher, Debbie Moore, Linda Maxwell, Vickie Shipley & their families.
The family would like to extend a very special thank you to the staff of Cornerstone Village, Avalon Hospice and Dr. Stephanie Manginelli.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 am Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home. Graveside services will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Pastor John H. Moore and Pastor Cindy Paxton officiating.
Pallbearers will be Chad Harris, Logan Metcalf, Mike Archer, Ralph Fulkerson, Bertin Perez, Jimmy Rash, Sam Shipley and Mark Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Davidson, Wayne Moore, Rick Maxwell and Arthur Deyton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Fairview United Methodist Church, 878 Hwy. 81 North, Jonesborough, TN 37659 or New Hope Church of the Brethren Building Fund, 392 New Hope Rd. Jonesborough, TN 37659.
Kenny, so sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
Will be praying for you and your family.
03/24/2019
Colleen Ornduff
Judy I am so sorry that your Mother has passed. She was one
of a kind a true lady. I enjoyed staying with her more than I can
say. Loved listening to her telling stories about when she was
a young girl, especially about walking to school with her lunch
bucket! Again I’m sorry for your loss! Colleen
03/24/2019
Barbara GIllis Bennett
Judy, So sorry, sending love and prayers to you and family. Barbara Gillis Bennett
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Mom.
You and all the family are in our thoughts and
prayers. Love to all, Jean and Sam
03/23/2019
Wilma Blankenship
Judy
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. You and your
family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wilma Blankenship
03/22/2019
Sonya Garrison Wilson
I loved your mother Judy. We had
many great talks and shared a lot
of laughs. She was a wonderful
cook and a very funny lady. You
all are in my prayers.
03/22/2019
Charlotte Sims
Ronnie, Kenny, Janice, Judy.
So sorry about your Mother she was a beautiful Lady. Your
Grandmother and my Mother were Sisters part of the Deyton
Family. When your Dad and Mother got married I was the
flower girl, what a beautiful day. PRAYERS AND HUGS TO
EVERYONE.
So sorry for your loss, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
So very sorry for your loss, with Sympathy and Love to your
family.
Jane... You are missed... Who can I have breakfast
with now! 'Til we meet again... Shalom...
My nana was such a loving caring woman she will
greatly be missed...i love you nana
