Elsie Archie
September 18, 1922 ~ January 10, 2011
Elsie Archie, 88, of Weirton, passed away Monday, January 10, 2011 in the Weirton Geriatric Center. Born September 18, 1922 in Jonesville, SC, she was a daughter of the late James Littlejohn and Idaree Kelley Littlejohn Williams. She was also preceded in death by her step father Robert Williams, husband Alfred Archie on August 4, 1979, daughter Rose Marie Brown on April 12, 2000, granddaughters Angela Taylor and Lisa Hoko, brother Arthur Littlejohn and sisters Lillie May Thompson and Rosa Lee Moore.
Mrs. Archie was a homemaker and a member of St. Peter's AME Church. She always enjoyed baking for her family.
Elsie is survived by her sons James Archie and his wife Eva of Weirton and Roosevelt "Buddy" Archie and his wife Carla of Burgettstown, PA; daughters Mary Taylor and her husband Charles and Ethel Lester and her husband Monte all of Weirton; brother-in-law Arthur Thompson; sister-in-law Lily Mae Littlejohn; 16 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received Sunday from 4-8PM and Monday from 11AM until the 1PM funeral service at the Mt. Olive Baptist Church, Weir & Kessel Street, Weirton. Pastor Rudy McAllister will officiate. Interment will be in Three Springs Cemetery, Weirton.
Grandma you have left me for a better place. You have taught me many life lessons & always put things in perspective for me. I feel privileged to have been your granddaughter & I will truly miss you. There will never be a day that I will not think about you. Grandma you were extremely loved & will be extremely missed. I am already missing the days we use to sit on your porch & talk for hours & our Saturday all day shopping trips. These are the wonderful memories I will hold on to until my dying day. I love you so much Grandma… You rest now you sweet angel. I love you… Skeeter.
Your were a true “Matriarch”….the family you left behind is better because of you. I have fond memories from chilhood on through adulthood that will never be forgotten. I’m glad you are in a better place and may you truly “Rest in Peace”. Love You dearly…..Franki
Mary, Our love ones can be 88 years or 188 years old and it still is never enough time with them.When I lost my Mom I felt like I was an orphan,this was one of the hardest feeling to overcome.After talking to others I learned they felt the same way. Remember this after you go through this sad time,beautiful memories start to take over . You start to think of all the fun times you had and day by day the hurt get easier.You’ll never forget but the peace that God can give you and just knowing you’ll see her again will get you and your family through this very sad time.I’m praying that God will wrap you in his arms and give you a peace that passes all understanding. In my prayers God Bless Linda
ethel, so sorry to read this today. came by it by accident, but i want you to know i am thinking of you and my heart is with you.. find comfort in those around you and the memories you shared….
Ethel and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. Your Mom has given me wonderful childhood memories. Her home was my favorite spot at Halloween. No one made Halloween treats like Mrs. Archie! No one else invited us into their home to come in from the cold and pick up our treats. She was a special Lady. It was a privilege to know her. May God strengthen and encourage you. Sincerely,
James , I am sorry to see the passing of your mom. May she sit at the right hand of our Father. Maddog
Where do I start…there are soo many memories that I have of you…like when we use to attend the 4th of July parades and you would make me get all the candy or when you gave C.T., Jay, & myself all whoopings at the same time because we were being disobedient…you were stern and loving all at the same time…the way a grandmother is suppose to be! We will always love you (and miss you dearly)…Love T, Sumer & Izzy
Ethel and Monte, My deepest condolences on the passing of your mother.
To the Archie family. When I think of Mrs Archie I think of all the times we played in her house on first street. She seem to never be bother that all the kids flock to her house. She had such a beautiful spirit about her. I went to see her when I seen Honey and she knew me, we laugh and talked.She was such a good lady and mother, I will miss her.But as you know she is in a better place. May God shower you with acceptance and peace.
Ethel & Monte, So very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Oh my, I really thought I would have been able to see her, before she passed. I thought she was a beautiful person, I feel so lucky to have known her, and her family. I will miss her I like I dearly miss Rose. So they are together now, that’s a comfort to me and I hope to you. May god bless you.
Dear Ethel & families: So very sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. May she rest in peace. Thinking of you & your family. Vicki
To my family we have lost a wonderful person to all she will be greatly missed we all loved her dearly she is in a better place where their will be no more suffering, but she has become one gods angels we love you aunt elsie. love The Crosby and Jeter Family of Buffalo, SC
I love and miss you so much Nate Nana. I wish I would of came and saw you that last day. Not a day goes by where I don’t think of it, or you. You will always be in my heart.