In Memory

Janice Archer (Bailey)

Janice Archer (Bailey)

January 16, 1947 - February 21, 2009 

Janice Archer Bailey`Jan,' 62, human resources director, of Kingsland died Saturday, February 21, 2009.  Janice was born in San Antonio, TX on January 26, 1947 to Wilson and Isabel Archer.  She was pre-deceased by her brother Johnny Archer who also attended Lee. 

She is survived by her husband Tom Bailey and children Mike Merrell and wife Carol of Kingsland and daughter Polly Merrell Isenberger and husband Billy Joe of Llano.  Janice is also survived by 6 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

Janice's son Michael describes his mother as "community oriented" as she was very involved in social activities, the Chamber of Commerce, and the church.  One of her favorite hobbies was collecting replicas of lighthouses which she considered "beacons of hope."  She also enjoyed traveling to Michael's round-track racing competitions in Kyle, Corpus Christi, and San Antonio where he drove a record-setting 4-cylinder Volkswagen Sirocco.  Between 2007 and 2012, Janice never missed one of her son's races which averaged 8 - 10 a year.

Sadly, Janice passed away from congestive heart failure.







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