FRANKLIN – Lillian Castleberry Archer passed away Dec. 31, 2020 at her home in Franklin with her husband Allie and daughter Deborah.
She was predeceased by her father, Benjamin K. Castleberry; mother, Dessie Floyd Castleberry; sister, Mildred C. Shirley; and daughter Rita Archer Tharp.
She was born Oct. 13, 1929 in Cumming, Georgia, graduating from Chestatee High School and business school in Atlanta. She worked at Southern Springbed in Atlanta, where she met her husband, Allie Archer. In 1958 she and her family moved to Savannah, where she was an active member of Ardsley Park Baptist Church. She loved and enjoyed her church missions, activities and many close friends. After working at Derst Baking Company for several years, she left to join her husband Allie in their business, Atlas Fabric Gallery, until she retired.
She battled mutltple myeloma in the early ’80s, vowing she would paint if God let her survive. Although left with permanent health issues, she soldiered on with her painting and was an active member of the Savannah Artist Guild until moving to their Franklin mountain home in 2008. She was a member of Cowee Baptist Church in Franklin.
Lillian is survived by her husband of 62 years, Allie Archer; daughter, Deborah A. Scott; grandchildren, Cullen Lowery, Shannon Tharpe and Adam Tharpe, great-granddaught-
ers Kaitlyn, Allyson, Arianna and Abigal.
A graveside service was held on Monday, Jan. 4 at Greenlawn Cemetery near her parents and sister in Roswell, Georiga. A celebration of life will be held in the spring, to be announced, for her many friends, beloved cousins, nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank the efficient and caring staff of Four Seasons Hospice of Franklin and her dear friend and neighbor Linda Strack, who would visit almost daily, bringing goodies and engaging Lillian in uplifting, positive messages, and until recently, a few games of dominos.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Four Seasons Hospice of Franklin or Cowee Baptist Church of Franklin. Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.