Myrtle Maxwell Archer
(October 26, 1916 - March 7, 2014)

Myrtle Maxwell Archer, 97, of Huntington, W.Va., widow of William Ray Archer, died March 7, 2014, at Madison Park Assisted Living. She was born October 26, 1916, in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, and was the daughter of the late Charles Brose Maxwell and the late Blanche Henderson Maxwell. Myrtle was the owner of the Arcade Book and Card Shop, and she was the former president of Archer's Flowers, Inc. She was a member of the Pilot Club of Huntington for 66 years, co-chairing the Annual Antique Show for two years. She was a two time winner of the Lucy Prichard Award recognizing outstanding service. Myrtle was a Golden Life Member of the Woman's Club of Huntington (50 plus years of service). She was also on the board of the YWCA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by five sisters; Flora Maxwell Hayes, Helen Maxwell, Leona Maxwell Miller, Mable Maxwell Burnette, and Marie Maxwell Hibbs, and one brother, Lawrence Emil Maxwell. She is survived by her sons, William James Archer (Diane) and Scott Maxwell Archer (Vickie). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Robert DeMarco Archer (Anna) , William James "Bull" Archer, II. (Melanie), Angel Lynn Blake (Brad), and Scott Maxwell Archer, II. (Jackie) and great grandchildren; Samuel Archer, Molly Archer, Riley Blake, Madeline Archer, Brady Blake, Mia Archer, and Macy Archer. She is also survived by her brother-in-law, Robert Winterhoff, and several nieces and nephews. Klingel-Carpenter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2014, at First United Methodist Church. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 12, 2014, at the church with Rev. Mark Conner officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery.