Carmen E. Archer Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Carmen Archer of Pierce City passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday morning, October 17, 2019 at her home. She was born at Berryville, Arkansas on January 6, 1938 to Oleta and Ernest Summers of Grandview. She attended Berryville Schools and graduated as valedictorian of her class of 1955. Her college degrees were from the University of Arkansas and SMU-Springfield. She is survived by a sister, Linda (Thom) Townsend of Fayetteville, Arkansas and a brother, Paul (Linda) Summers of Berryville, Arkansas. Carmen spent 42 years as a teacher and librarian in Verona, Pierce City, and Monett, Missouri. For a number of years, she served as curriculum director for the SW Missouri Migrant Center. She was married to John Archer on December 27, 1964. They have two children: Tracey (Chris) Oswald of Eureka, Missouri and Bradley Archer of Pierce City. Carmen and John have three grandchildren: William Oswald (Cynthia Straughn) of Ballwin, Missouri; Amber Oswald of Ballwin, Missouri; and Allison Archer (Andrew Pruitt) of Monett, Missouri. They also have five great-grandchildren: Willow, Rowan, Hawthorne, Michael, and Kanden. She was an active member of First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Monett. A memorial service will be held there on Monday, October 21, at 2:00 PM under the direction of Pastor Richard Vernig. A reception will follow at the church. Arrangements have been entrusted to the personal care and direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City, MO. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made at the service, to the American Kidney Fund, or the American Heart Association.

Carmen E. Archer

January 6, 1938 - October 17, 2019

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