Marie Archer

June 21, 1930 - February 7, 2017
Marie Archer

Marie Archer, 86, of Hendersonville passed away Tuesday, February 7, 2017. Born in New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late John and Anna Benefits Jaretsky.

Marie volunteered as a foster grandparent until this past fall at Project Head Start in Hendersonville and prior to that at Bright Adventures in Bryson City. She had lived in Hendersonville for 10 years and was of the Catholic faith. She loved her family very much and they will miss her dearly.

Marie is survived by her children, Fred Archer (Diane) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jeri Williams (Charlie) of Hendersonville, and Chris Archer (Michelle) of Bryson City; grandchildren, Ryan, Justin, Matthew, Jessica, Carlie, Seth, Corey, Steven, Eric, David and Trevor; great-grandchildren, Janiyah and Kristaleena; and a brother, John Jaretsky (Sandy) of Pompton Lakes, NJ.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Foster Grandparent Program C/O Land of Sky Regional Council, 339 New Leicester Hwy., Suite 140, Asheville, NC 28806.


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  • February 10, 2017
    Denise White lit a candle:
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  • February 10, 2017
    Teresa Beddingfield says:
    Ms. Marie was a foster grandparent at Sugar Hill Head Start. Such a wonderful person. All the children and staff here at Sugar Hill just loved Ms. Marie. Ms. Marie would always bring me candy once or twice a week. I always had candy in my desk drawer. She kept my sweet tooth satisfied. She dropped by even after she no longer came to Sugar Hill. She will be surely missed by all of us.

  • February 10, 2017
    Simone Casteel says:
    She was my friend and I loved her so much. I could confide my feelings and tell her my stories all the time. She understood and loved me too. I had the best time with her. I will miss her so much and my world is a little emptier without her. I will keep my wonderful memories of her forever. It was privilege to meet and have her as my friend.

  • February 10, 2017
    Donald and Joan Murko says:
    We learned of Marie's passing through cousin Nancy. Our deepest sympathy to Marie's children and grandchildren. May she rest in eternal peace. Cousin Donald and wife Joan.

  • February 10, 2017
    Teresa Beddingfield says:
    Ms. Marie such a wonderful friend. She was a foster grand parent at Sugar Hill and all the staff and especially the children loved Ms. Marie. She personally kept my desk drawer with plenty of candy in it. Every week she would bring me more. I loved talking to her. She will surely be missed by all of us at Sugar Hill.