Joyce Archer
July 30, 1933 ~ December 10, 2014
Joyce Archer 81 of Gillette, Wyoming died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 of natural causes at home with her family by her side.
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 15, 2014 at Grace Bible Church, Gettysburg with Pastor Scott Crook presiding. Burial followed in the Gettysburg Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 14, 2014 at Luce Funeral Home, Gettysburg.
Joyce was born July 30, 1933 to Lloyd and Nellie (Wilkins) Tennant in Gettysburg, SD. Joyce received her education in rural schools and graduated from Gettysburg High School.
Joyce married Kenneth Archer on July 12, 1953 in Pierre, SD; 7 children were born to this union: Charles, Karen, Debbie, Rodney, Kevin, Steven, and Scott. Joyce kept busy by raising her children and working on their farm southeast of Gettysburg. After leaving the farm, Joyce spent time as a cook. The family moved to Wyoming in 1978. Joyce continued with employment as a cashier and cook until retirement. Joyce spent her years after retirement doing some traveling and spending time with her family.
Joyce is survived by her children; Karen Archer and Debbie Rhoades of Gillette, WY, Kevin (Corine) Archer, Steve (Traci) Archer both of Santa Rosa, CA, and Scott Archer of Gillette, WY; along with 6 grandchildren; Luke (Nicolette) Archer, Jennifer, Kendahl, Jaden, Bryan Archer and Jessica Collins, 2 great-grandsons; Kenny and Riley Collins, brothers; Everett Tennant of Seneca, SD, Elvin Tennant of Greenwood, Arkansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth, sons; Charles and Rodney, her parents, and two sisters.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Joyce’s arrangements.
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My prayers are with you all. Rest In Peace Joyce.
Bill Gibson
Our sincere sympathy to all of Joyce’s family. Prayers for healing to you all.
Thinking of you at this time . When I think of your mother I remember her as being a very kind person with a smile in her face. Cherish your memories.
I worked with Joyce and she was a hard worker but she kept it all together then I lived next door to her and she was still a hard worker nothing stopped her she made sure her family was okay and her hubby was okay she will be missed I loved working with you Joyce you was the best ever
Our sympathy to all of Joyce’s family.
We are never prepared for the loss of a loved one, but God is always prepared to help us through that loss. May His presence begin the healing in your heart and soul, and may His love surround you with the comfort only He can give. Amen
We are so sorry for your loss and would like to express our sympathies. In this time of loss and sadness, may your heart be filled with wonderful memories of love. When I think of Aunt Joyce I remember her smile and laughter, it always brought joy to me!
~~ "It will be the little things that you will remember the quiet moments, the smiles, and the laughter. And although it may seem hard right now, it will be the memory of these little things that help to push away the pain and bring the smiles back again" (unknown) ~~
Love you all,
Peggi and Harry Dalton
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your mom was always a ball of laughter growing up and was a great cook. Bones Thompson