Virginia E. Archer
August 13, 1935 ~ November 11, 2022
Virginia E. Archer, 87, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away at home on November 11, 2022. Virginia was born in Martin County, Indiana on August 13, 1935, to the late Howard and Geneva Roach. She married Wayne Archer, the love of her life on December 29, 1956.
Virginia was a faithful member of the Waverly United Methodist Church for many years. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved baking for the Boy Scouts and cooking for church events. Virginia was a giver and loved unconditionally. She was the family “cheerleader” and, often times the family “referee”, but always in a loving way.
Virginia is survived by her three children, David W. (Carol) Archer of Bloomington, Steven D. (Mae) Archer of New Whiteland, and Angela K. Naue of Martinsville; 12 grandchildren, Emily, Sarah, Matthew, Angel, Jeffery, Jeremy, Jessica, Katie, Alexis, Liam, Jacob and, Rebekah, along with 5 great-grandchildren, Austin, Anthony, Leann, Payton, and Kaylee.
Virginia is preceded in death by her loving husband; Wayne Archer and sister; Shirley Wellman.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, from 10:00 am-11:00 am at Waverley United Methodist Church, Martinsville, Indiana. A graveside service will immediately follow at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Waverly.
Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family. Please visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Estelene was the best in everything she did from being a wife, mother, grandmother, sister-in-law and just a real friend. She was beautiful inside and out. God blessed her with being a good Christian person with a great love for our Lord Jesus Christ. I know she is in Heaven celebrating with Jesus and with Wayne. Love you our treasured friend. Grover, Janice and Jennie.
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Estelene was my first friend when we moved to Indiana. She was kind and welcoming when I was alone with a newborn baby. She remained a friend over 47 years (hence the locking hearts) and we lived a lot of life together–joy, sorrow, celebration, disappointments, health, sickness–we cared for each other. When our 10 month old son died of SIDS, we phoned Estelene and Wayne and asked them to pick up our other two children until we arrived back home–we trusted them at our most vulnerable time. Estelene was a faithful disciple of Christ and we shared our hope and blessing in Jesus’ love together. Her long journey she bore with grace–what a blessing she was cared for at home!! She seemed to hear me singing the hymns of faith. While I am filled with joy for her to be safe in the arms of Jesus, reunited with Wayne, I am grieving for the loss of my loyal, stedfast, compassionate, courageous, long suffering, amazing friend–she truly was an example to us all of how to live and leave a legacy. “When we were born, we cried and the world rejoiced; may we live our lives so that when we die, the world will cry and we will rejoice, safe in the arms of Jesus” Love to her family always, Linda and Bill
Truly a light has gone out in this world. My heart grieves yet also rejoices knowing she is secure and restored in the loving arms of Jesus. May His faithful presence sustain and comfort this dear family.
With Love, Hannah Huddleston
My name is Mark Strickland. Growing up next door to Esteline and Wayne was like having grandparents living across the street. I frequently wandered over to their house to see what treats she might have made, or just chat over some hot chocolate. She and Wayne were always so kind and welcoming, if I’d worn out my welcome, they never told me. We swapped all the stories, and Esteline would laugh in her sweet chuckle, and “oh shoot”. She said that all the time. I can hear it now. Esteline will be dearly missed, and I’ll be praying for her family in this time of loss.
Mark thank you for this! Everyone of you meant so much to both of them I’m sure you never wore out your welcome! She was still saying “oh shoot” the way you would hear it (& the way I read it in your comment ߒœ) up until maybe just a few months ago. Mark, thanks again!
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Thank you Hannah. Mom and Dad loved you like their own I do believe!
Thank you Linda. I know you were all good neighbors to each other. And these last couple of years mom really enjoyed your bi-weekly visits. And thank you for all the help love and encouragement you gave me! Love you all