Dorothy was born on November 17, 1926 in Lubbock, Texas, a daughter of her father: Cecil Ragland and her mother Nelle (Thomas) Ragland.
She married Russell Archer on September 28, 1948 in Dallas, TX. He preceded her in death in November of 2010.
She is survived by three children: Dennis Archer and wife Sherryl, Tom Archer and wife Pam, and Susan Archer, all of Plano, Texas.
She is also survived by two grandchildren, Angela Archer Richmond and husband Jeff, and Brad Archer and fiancee Beth Voelker. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by four sisters: Ardelle, Lois, LaDene, Montrue and one brother, Cecil.
Dorothy was the valedictorian of her high school graduating class in Cove, Arkansas. After graduating she moved to Dallas to attend business school. She then went to work for State Farm Insurance.
Dorothy and Russell and the family joined First Baptist Church Plano shortly after moving to Plano in 1967.
Dorothy had a good life. Her and Russell lived in West Texas for fourteen years where she was a stay-at-home Mom and she loved her role. She loved to cook, bake, make preserves and freeze peaches and vegetables. She was a Den Mother for her son's Cub Scout troop, she attended Homemaker of America meetings and in her spare time she sold Avon.
After they retired Dorothy and Russell traveled all over the U.S., Alaska, Hawaii, Canada and Europe. She kept souvenirs and pictures from each trip. Dorothy also volunteered at the Senior Center here in Plano. She loved to read and watch the news to keep up with the world.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 14, 2020 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ted Dickey West Funeral Home, located at 7990 George Bush Turnpike, Dallas, Texas 75252.
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A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 15, 2020 at 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Plano, located at 1300 E. 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75074.
Craig Curry will officiate.
Burial will follow at Restland Cemetery where Dorothy will be laid to rest with her husband Russell.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorial's be made to the First Baptist Church of Plano, 1300 E. 15th Street, Plano, Texas 75074.
Ted Dickey Funeral Home in Plano, Texas has charge of arrangements.
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