Mrs. Willa Ann Archer, age 86, Jonesborough, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Franklin Woods Hospital.
Willa was born on June 18, 1936, to the late Hubert and Edna Mongold Daniels.
She attended Fountain of Life Bible Church and was a homemaker. Willa loved working in the yard, her flowers, and her cats.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Leland Earl Archer.
Willa is survived by her children, Marvin Archer, Marilyn Archer-Branum (Mike aka “Moose”) and Allen Archer; sister, Jane Rhudy; caregiver and special friend, Verna Heaton Vance; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service will be at 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Broyles officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 prior to the service and all other times at Allen’s home. Graveside Service will be at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Archer Cemetery.
A special thank you to the nursing staff and Dr. Niravkumar Patel on the second floor of Franklin Woods, for their excellent care.
04/25/2023
Martha Smith Perry
I am the great-granddaughter of Anna Archer Eakin, the granddaughter of Marguerite Eakin Smith Lindsay, and the daughter of Ed and Gerry Smith. Ann was a true and lovely lady. She and her family have lovingly cared for the Archer Family Cemetery across the street from Ann’s charming farmhouse. She will be greatly missed. May the Lord give you comfort and peace in your precious memories.
04/02/2023
Pam Woodby Walker
My mother Pauline Woodby and Ann were dear friends. They met through the Jonesborough Senior Center many years ago, and became fast friends. They took many trips together, and shared lots meals and birthday celebrations together through the center. Mom always enjoyed driving down and visiting Ann in her home. They would spend hours chatting away about flowers, their children, and all the future trips they were planned to take. I was going through some of mom's old photographs recently, and found many of them that had Ann in them. Your mother was such a precious soul, and a wonderful friend to our mom. I pray the Lord will bring your family peace and comfort during your time of sorrow. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
03/31/2023
Nancy Loughlin
Marvin I didn’t know mom , only what you have spoken about her to me. I know she was a fine woman because she raised you and you are such a great person that I am proud to call you my friend. My heart is with you at this sad time. I am so happy you were with her went she went home.
03/31/2023
Lisa Ann Baines Bacon
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Prayers for your family.
My sincere condolences to the family, and particularly to Allen, who was so dedicated to caring for his dear Mom. May a lifetime of love and memories bring you comfort and peace.
It was my honor to be her caregiver and her friend we had a lot of good times sitting on the porch talking about when we were growing up and I will truly miss her.
