On the afternoon of August 22, 2026, at the age of 86, Jeanette Louise Orth Archer—a proud mother, loving grandmother and great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend—passed peacefully, with family by her side, into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior.

While our hearts are heavy and the loss is great, we rejoice in knowing that she was a good and faithful believer. She is pain-free, all suffering is gone, and she has found true rest and eternal life in Heaven.

Jeanette was born on April 20, 1940, at home in Floresville, Texas, to Henrietta Lillie Boening and Marvin Orth. She was baptized, confirmed and married in the First Lutheran Church in Floresville.

She was a devoted and loving mother to her son, William Clayton Archer, and mother-in-law to Polly; treasured grandmother—or "Nonnie"—to Kristen and husband Ben Pruski, Emily and husband Blaine Lashley, and Mason Archer; and great-grandmother to Katherine, Claire, Abigail, Jessa Pruski, June, Lucy, and Ada Lashley.

She was also a beloved sister of Richard (Ricky) Tieken, sister-in-law of Carolyn Orth, Mata Orth, Arlene Tieken and Lisa Tieken, aunt, and friend to so many. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Rufus Tieken; former husband, William Cullen Archer; and her brothers Karl Orth, Leonard Orth, and Rufie Tieken.

Pallbearers honoring her life were Bryan Orth, Gary Orth, Heath Orth, Brad Bryan, Travis Tieken and Trey Tieken.

Jeanette was raised in Floresville and graduated from Floresville High School with the class of '59, where she formed friendships that would last a lifetime. She fondly remembered those high school days (especially the parties, football games and dances).

She often talked about the dances she attended and all the fun she had with Cissy, Elsie, Viola, Mary Elaine, Beatrice, Patricia, Shirley, Barbara, Dot and the twins, Verlene and Jeraldene. She spent many, many days and nights at Mrs. Schneider's with Shirley Polasek and at Mrs. Skarke's with the twins. She always knew how lucky she was to share the bond those friendships gave her, and she has deeply grieved the loss of the friends who went before her. Nights at NIOSA with Barbara, Diane, Patricia and Betty (and I am sure many others) were especially enjoyed.

After high school, Jeanette moved to San Antonio, where she lived with Cissy and Elsie and worked at the Light newspaper. After marrying and having Clay, she became a homemaker and relished her role as a stay-at-home mother. Nothing brought her greater joy. She was an active parent, involved in school functions and Pop Warner football, and she loved being there for her son.

Later in life, Jeanette went to work for the Southside Reporter, first as a receptionist and eventually in sales. She was a valued employee and made wonderful friends among both her coworkers and her customers.

Sales was probably exactly where she belonged, because she had the ultimate gift of gab.

She never met a stranger, and she certainly was never afraid to speak up. If you were ever fortunate enough to stand in line with her at a grocery store, by the time you reached the register she probably knew your name, your spouse's name, where you lived, how many children you had, and what everyone was doing for the holidays.

Jeanette was a keeper and collector of things beautiful —roosters, butterflies, lamps, candles, rugs, knickknacks, antiques, newspaper clippings, cards, photographs, clothes, and, of course, shoes. Chances are, if you ever sent her a card, she still has it. She had a sharp mind, an unbelievable memory and a quick wit. She kept everyone on their toes.

She was the garage-sale and thrift-store queen. A new comforter, rearranged furniture, freshly ironed kitchen curtains and tablecloths, or a new wreath for the front door brought her genuine happiness—and she changed them out often.

Her adored granddaughters, affectionately named by Nonnie as Angel girl or Krissy (Kristen), Toot Frog or Em (Emily) and My little Mermaid and Mas (Mason) understand something important about all those things she kept.

For Jeanette things held memories. She kept things because she kept memories—and she kept those she loved close.

She will always be remembered for her bright red lipstick, styled hair, White Diamonds perfume, family traditions, Rockport fireworks, black coffee, and a joke or story she may have told over and over.

Our lives will certainly be a little dimmer without her here, but there is so much that she has left behind in all of us.

Thank you to the staff at Pairie Meadows that took such good care of her and especially to Theresa with New Century Hospice.

We are so grateful to our friends and family for their love and support.

A visitation was held at 9:00 am on August 28, 2026 at the First Lutheran Church and a funeral service was held at 10:30 am. Interment directly followed at Floresville City Cemetery.