Mrs. Cheryl Lynn Archer, 67, of Elkhart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 1:30 am at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born in San Antonio, TX on Dec. 13, 1951 to the late Woodrow C. and Betty Mae (Vasbinder) Watson, and then married Robert L. Archer, Sr. on Sept. 26, 1966 in Elkhart. He survives at home after 52 wonderful years together.

Also surviving is her daughter Rebecca Myrick; sons Robert L. "Bobby" Archer, Jr., Rodney Archer and David Grubbs; brother David (Peggy) Watson; sister Nancy (Leon) Smallwood; grandchildren Jeff, Danny and Sherie Archer, Troy, Travis, Megan and Morgan Myrick, and Brad, Heather and Zoey Poe; and 9 great grandchildren with 2 more on the way!!

Billings Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elkhart will host Cheryl's celebration of life services on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at 1:00 pm, with a gathering of family and friends beginning at 12 noon. In accordance with her wishes, cremation will take place following the services.

Cheryl worked assembly positions in her early years but spent the past 25 years being a homemaker and loving caregiver to her children and grandchildren. She also drove race cars competitively back in the day as part of her family's local racing team. She was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working in her garden and her yard as well as spending time with her beloved family.

On-line condolences can reach the family at the funeral home's website and memorials may be given to Cancer Resources of Elkhart County.

Cancer Resources for Elkhart County
23971 US Highway 33, Elkhart IN 46517
Tel: 1-574-875-5158
Email: info@elkhartcancer.org
Web: https://elkhartcancer.org/support-cancer-patients-donate/