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Ms. Edna L. Archie, 69, of Detroit, Mich., formerly of Atmore, entered peaceful rest at her residence on Aug. 20, 2019.

A native of Atmore, Ms. Archie was a graduate of Escambia County Training School in 1968. After graduation, she relocated to Detroit, and she began working for the Chrysler Company. She worked for Chrysler until her retirement in 2008.

She’s preceded in death by her parents, Jacob II and Ida Mae Archie; one sister, Patricia Bolar; and three brothers, Edward James Archie, Glen Scott Archie and Ernest Archie.

Those left to cherish memories of her life are her daughter, Tongi Archie of Detroit; four brothers, Min. Jacob (Yvonne) Archie III, Herman Archie, the Rev. Denbray (Rev. Jean) Archie all of Atmore, and Clifton Matthews (Dora) Archie of Union Springs; and an aunt; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A funeral service will be held Sat., Aug. 31, 2019, at 1 p.m. at Zion Star AME Zion Church with the Rev. Jean Archie, pastor and the Rev. Denbray Archie, as eulogist. Inhumation will be in Lucius Cemetery with Turner Funeral Chapel directing.