Friday, January 04, 2008

r.i.p. tahiti's mom

our friend tahiti from ppt lost his mom this week. sounds like she was a great lady.

"Fort Worth -- Frances Dorcas Lawson Archey, 65, a retired special education and music teacher, passed away Wednesday Jan 2, 2008 following a long, hard battle with multiple sclerosis. Frances Archey was born Jun 2, 1942 to William and Frances Lawson in Tifton, GA. She grew up in Piermont, NY attending Tappan Zee High School. Upon graduation from high school, Frances entered Howard University in Washington, DC where she earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Upon graduation from college, she married her spouse of 41 years, Walter J. Archey, Jr., a career airforce officer. During her married years, Frances was involved in many pursuits ranging from raising three sons to being president of the Toastmistress Chapter at Ellsworth AFB,SD. Additionally, she taught music in her home as well as in several different public schools around the country. Frances and her husband moved to Fort Worth in 1987 and made it home. She was a member of the congregation of the Church of The Holy Apostles and was involved in numerous committees and groups within the church. Frances was a bright, energetic person who had many friends and admirers. Her strong suit was her creative genius which she employed in all aspects of her life. Although she has suffered from MS most of her adult life, she always had a positive attitude and never felt sorry for herself. Survivors: Husband, Walter Archey of Fort Worth. Sons, Walter Archey III and wife Danielle of Fort Worth, William Archey and wife Maureen of Chicago, IL and Benjamin Archey of Euless, TX.; mother, Frances Lawson of Oxford, NC; sister, Lutrell Bullock of Oxford, NC; grandchildren, Walter IV and Asha Archey of Fort Worth."

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