Kay Ellen Archer
January 3, 1948 ~ December 15, 2021
Kay Ellen Archer
73, of Plainfield, passed away on December 15, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. Kay was born on January 3, 1948 in Martinsville, Indiana to the late William Paul Paddock and Gayle (Smith) Paddock.
Kay worked as a legal secretary for PSI/Duke Energy for many years. She enjoyed family get togethers, cooking, hanging out with friends, loved being the matriarch as well as being in Facebook Jail, but most of all she loved being a Nana. She will be remembered as a feisty, opinionated, kind, selfless, loving lady, who was the life of the party and was always there for her family. She will be missed by a loving family and many friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings Mary Lou Owen, Phyllis Bryant, Martha Mae Starkey, and Lois Day.
She is survived by her sons Carl Archer, Bryan Archer; sister Linda Friday; grandchildren Brittany Archer, Kyleigh Archer, Kennedy Archer, Chelsea Schiewer, Alexis Jones, Zachery Archer, Madison Archer; great grandchildren Daisy Ray, Nova Mae; nieces Deb Day, Kris Day, Sheila Tubbs, Cheryl Houshour, Leslie Ritsmon, Melinda Upchurch, Beverly Starkey; nephews Mike Owen and John Friday.
Friends and family will gather to celebrate Kay’s life on Monday, December 27th from 4-7pm at Carlisle Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville, with memorial services beginning at 7pm Monday in the funeral home.
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I will never forget the laughs, the hugs, the love you gave all of us. I love you from the bottom of my heart Nana, Rest In Peace
I will really miss you Aunt Kay.
For Aunt Kay who was loved and missed by all of us. Beverly McLaughlin, Jessica Winget,
Nana always had a smile that lit up the room, and a laugh that will forever echo in our heart. ߒ—
Archer (Brittany), you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Nana was definitely one of a kind.
Aunt Kay you will be missed more than you know. May we always feel you with us.
We never made it to the shooting range. But you convinced me that once i do it i wont be scared. I enjoyed all the times we spent talking at basketball games, birthday parties, and showers! You were a wonderful nana to the girls and will be missed. Carol
Kay was such a sweet fun lady. I met her through my sister n law Sis Sims years ago. The 3 of us went to Vegas a couple times & had the times of our lives. She will be truly missed. ߒߙϰߙ
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wanted you to know we are thinking and praying for you both and your family.
Kay was a wonderful woman. I used to babysit her two sons when they were quite young, in the 70’s. I’ve thought of her fondly over the years… My condolences to Carl and Bryan.
Kay was so much fun! I always said we grew up together at what is now Duke Energy, over 50 years ago. We went shopping frequently along with dining out & it was always a hilarious adventure. I miss my dear friend. My heartfelt sympathy to Kay’s family. Susan Earls
Nana was and will always be one of my favorites. She never fell short of a joke or a witty comment, which kept everyone on their toes. She was so supportive of her friends and family in all aspects of their lives. She valued family most in her life, and made it known to each person how special they were to her. Nana will be greatly missed, and I am very lucky to have known her.
Kay was a special lady. I had the privy of working with her late in my working career. I always found her professional, smart and taking care of details better than most I knew. She always had a smile and kind word for others. She clearly was one of the best people I knew. Larry Thomas
I worked with Kay through activities between the Legal and Teal Estate departments. She was a very efficient and professional employee. I enjoyed knowing her and send condolences to the family.