Obituary of Fredonia W. Archie

Fredonia W. Archie, the third of four children, was born in Marvell, Arkansas, to Martin Wilborn and Birdie Lee Wilborn, Fredonia grew up on her parents' farm and she said, "I did not like farm work and I was glad to get away from it. However, I'm glad I had the experience of living on a farm" In 1951, after her mother passed, her sister Evelyn moved the family to Sacramento, CA. Fredonia went on to graduate from Sacramento High School. Fredonia's Christian walk began at an early age at Mt. Marriah Baptist Church in Marvell, Arkansas. She united with Shiloh Baptist Church in 1951 at which time she worked in the Sunday School Department. Fredonia soon became a devoted member of the Usher Board for over 40 years. She diligently worked in the Culinary/Family Service Ministry. She also worked as a Grievance Counselor. She was also known as the "Decorator of Decorators" on various events throughout the years. Fredonia started her work career at the Sacramento County Hospital, where she worked as a Nurse Attendant for 13 years. She transferred to UCD Medical Center when they took over operation of the hospital. She soon completed her educational requirements and training to become a Licensed Vocational Nurse. Motivated and dedicated she received on - the-job training to become a Surgical Technician often telling Doctors what needs to be done! After 31 years of service, she retired from UCD. She was not home for long before going back to work for 13 years as a Senior Technician in the Operating room at Kaiser. Fredonia not only loved gardening and sewing, she excelled at it. She was active in the community with the PTA, Little League Baseball and Den Mother for the Girl Scouts. She also had another favorite thing to do, visit her two sisters in Los Angeles. Fredonia's home was a Mecca for love, kindness and hospitality. Family and friends would call her all the time for medical advice. It was the home relatives stayed while passing through Sacramento because they knew Fredonia would provide a home full of warmth and a great hot meal. She opened her heart and home for special occasions such as Graduation Parties, Baby Showers, Wedding Parties, Baby Sitting, you name it she would do it., and by the way, when she had something at her home, it was first class! That just how she rolled. Fredonia was united in Holy Matrimony to Richard Archie on January 16, 1953 in Sacramento, Ca. To this union was born two sons and one daughter: Thaddous Lavone, Eric Lee, and Arna Lena. This beautiful husband and wife were married for 53 years until the Homegoing of Richard in 2006. She leaves to cherish her two loving sons Dr. Thaddous L. Archie, Eric L. Archie (Kimberly), one devoted daughter Arna L. Archie all of Sacramento; five grandchildren, Krystal Boston (Martin), Kari Connell (Kherrie), Kailani Archie Smith (Darnell) Cameron Archie, Jordan Archie; one great granddaughter, Kelya Smith; two loving sisters, Evelyn Moore, Rosie Thompson (Brice); a host of relatives and friends. Preceding her in death were husband Richard Archie, parents Martin and Birdie Lee Wilborn, brother Roosevelt Wilborn. Thank God for giving the world 82 years of this Beautiful Woman.