Magdaline Maggie Archer Reid, March 21, 1949 — February 01, 2019

Magdaline “Maggie” Archer Reid March 21, 1949 – February 01, 2019 Share this obituary Send Sympathy Gifts Sign Guestbook| View Guest Book Entries| Send Sympathy Card Springhill Community – Magdaline “Maggie” Archer Reid, 69, surrounded by her family, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019 at her residence. A native and lifelong resident of Lee County, she was born March 21, 1949 to Willie T. Archer and Mary Jane Hamilton. Earlier in her life, she worked for Purnell’s Pride, Arvin Industries and Steak-N-Eggs in Tupelo for a number of years.

She loved caring for her talking birds, “Rebel and Snickers”. She enjoyed spending time outside, tending to her flowers and vegetable garden, and going dancing. In addition to having a “green thumb” many would envy, Maggie was also talented in carpentry as she single handedly built several additions to her home.

She was a loving mother and devoted grandmother who always put her family first. Her affectionate smile and nurturing spirit will be greatly missed. She was a member of Tupelo Church of God.

Survived by her daughters, Amanda K. Camp and her husband, Neal of Tupelo, Elizabeth Smith of Tupelo, Brandy Watts Herring and her husband, Chris of Smithville, Susan Smith of Ripley, Teresa Smith of Florida and Angela Garrett of Pontotoc; her son, Brandon Reid of Tupelo; her significant other of 26 years, Jamie Reid of Tupelo; her sisters, Betty Jane Hallmark (Ray) of Tupelo and Barbara Malone of Shannon; her brother, Tommy Archer of Tupelo; a special friend, Cherie Bennett of the Richmond Community; 17 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Mary Jane Archer; one daughter, Nancy Carol Smith; one sister, Kathy Brooks; and one brother, Larry Archer. Visitation will be 5 until 9 p.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019, at W.E. Pegues, Tupelo.

Services honoring her life will be 3:30 p.m. Monday, February 4, 2019, at the Jefferson Street Chapel of W.E. Pegues with Rev. Justin Myers officiating. Graveside services will follow in Springhill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brandon Reid, Nathan Hester, Jamie Reid, Reed Turner, Dudley Hallmark and Neal Camp. Honorary pallbearers will be Xander Herring, Landon Norwalk, Logan Norwalk, Anthony Cobb and Ray Herring. The service will be live streamed and recorded for those who may not be able to attend at www.

peguesfuneralhome.com. Expressions of sympathy may be left at www. peguesfuneralhome.com.

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