Shirley Ann Archer, was born August 8, 1946, in San Pedro, CA, and passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2018. Shirley was a resident of Hinkley for 41 years, and then moved to Barstow in 2011.
Shirley was married to Kenneth Larry Archer and had three sons, Todd, Alan and Larry.
Kenneth preceded Shirley in death February 24, 1982, Alan preceded Shirley in 1967. She is survived by her sons, Todd and Larry, grandsons Matthew and Austin, Landon and Tarry, granddaughters Kelly and Alexandra, great grandchildren Elizabeth, Emma, Peyton and Charlotte.
Shirley was devoted to her family and considered them to be her single most joy. She enjoyed watching her sons and all of her grandchildren play sports, and was their greatest cheerleader. Shirley was a fan of fast cars and raced them occasionally as a teenager. She was an avid NASCAR and NHRA fan and was often found helping Kenny in the garage. She enjoyed spending time at Lake Havasu with her children and grandchildren fishing and boating. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed baking and cooking for her family and friends. Her pumpkin bread and macaroni salad are legendary and treasured by all who tasted them.
Services will be on Friday, October 5th, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at Mead Mortuary, 36930 Irwin Road, Barstow, CA 92311.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to your favorite Autism Foundation in Shirley’s name in honor of her grandson.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.meadcares.com for the Archer family.
