Marjorie Rose Archer

1936 - 2025

Marjorie Rose Archer, 89, of Dresden, went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 3, 2025, at Genesis Hospice-Morrison House.  

Born March 15, 1936, in West Carroll Parish, Louisiana, she was the only daughter of the late John R. and Lora (Hutson) Murphy.  Marjorie worked many years as an LPN at Columbus Doctors Hospital and attended Prospect Methodist Church. She enjoyed all music; she played piano at the church for over 20 years and sang with her husband in the Zanesville Singers.  Marjorie was an avid OSU football fan; she would watch them every opportunity she had.  

Surviving are her three sons, John Gilbert (Laura E.) Archer of Dresden, Ohio, James Edward (Emerson) Archer of Ashville, Alabama and Richard Alan (Sandy Bishop) Archer of Fargo, North Dakota and three grandchildren, Alex, Avery and Ashlyn Archer.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert “Ed” Archer Jr., 87, who died October 27, 2020.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Prospect Methodist Church, 3345 Prospect Church Road, Dresden, Ohio 43821 or Genesis Hospice- Morrison House, 713 Forest Avenue, Zanesville, Ohio 43701.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Prospect Methodist Church, 3345 Prospect Church Road, Dresden, Ohio 43821 with Pastor Chuck Glover officiating.  Family and friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

Dresden Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home is assisting the family.