Lillian Castleberry Archer

Lillian Castleberry Archer passed away December31, 2020 at her home in Franklin, NC 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 October 13, 1929 in Cumming, GA  graduating from Chestatee high school and Business school in Atlanta, GA. 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 ‘80’s 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, NC. 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 granddaughters Kaitlyn, Allyson, Arianna and Abigal. A graveside service will be Monday Greenlawn Cemetery near her parents and sister  in Roswell, GA. 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 Four Seasons hospice of Franklin or Cowee Baptist Church Franklin, NC.

To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com.  Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.