Myrtle Ann Meiers Archer

Myrtle Ann was born in Nashville January 27, 1932 to Elinor Berger and William Francis Meiers. She passed peacefully from this earth December 23, 2023 and now rests in the hands of God.

Preceded in death by her parents, she is survived by her children Ann Archer Davis (Kirby)and Ed Archer as well as John Archer, the father of her children; her granddaughters Kate Davis Lemmons (Sully) and Laura Davis; grandsons Austin Archer (Allegra) and Nathan Springman, as well as their mother Lisa Ferguson Springman (Tony). “Mimi” was further blessed with great grandchildren Olivia Ann Lemmons, Kirby Grace Lemmons, and Brielle Coggins.

Myrtle Ann was born a single child, but her childhood was abundantly full with an extended family. Her first cousins, “the Berger girls”- Shirley, Donnie, Mary Knox and Elinor - literally lived down a path from her back door on Hampton Avenue. Her years at Woodmont School, Camp Riva-Lake, Ward Belmont, and Vanderbilt University gave her lifelong friends, especially those from Ward Belmont and her Delta Delta Delta sorority sisters.

A very social and out-going Southern lady, Myrtle Ann’s participation in Centenniel Club lunches and meetings, Timberline Garden Club gatherings and as many bridge games as possible brought her great happiness. She adored the Montgomery Bell group and her beloved Sewing Club. Always reaching out to serve others, Myrtle Ann volunteered for a number of organizations, including Meals on Wheels, Monroe Harding Children's Home, Hospital Hospitality House, Cumberland Heights, St. Luke’s Community Center, Fannie Battle Day Home and the Florence Crittenon Home. Upon joining First Presbyterian Church many years ago, she initiated their Manna Freezer Ministry, became actively involved in the Women’s Circles, and ministered to many through her service on the funeral committee.

Mimi’s porch door on Hampton was always open to the neighborhood children, leaving sodas and treats for them to enjoy. Adults who came to her home on Hampton or at Windsor Towers or Park Manor, whether to visit or to make a service call, always left with a loaf of bread or some other gift.

In her later years, the bridge games were replaced with bingo; the outreach became “inreach”, sending birthday cards to the residents in her senior community; Moon Pies and finally, an endless bowl of Bob’s peppermint candy stripes became gifts for anyone who crossed her threshold. Myrtle Ann always found something to share- right unto her final days. That spirit of loving hospitality and generosity was celebrated at First Presbyterian Church, Monday, January 8, 2024. Visitation was at the Cheek House with Services following in the Sanctuary.

In lieu of flowers, a gift to Congregational Care Ministry, First Presbyterian Church, 4815 Franklin Pike, Nashville, TN. 37220 would please Myrtle Ann greatly. Her family is grateful for the assistance and care she received at Park Manor/Abe’s Community the last few years, and finally at Woodcrest at The Blakeford.