Connie L. Archer, age 67 of Lima, passed at 10:12 a.m., Sunday, December 22, 2019 in Lima. She was born November 21, 1952 in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Earl and Geraldine Gerald Henry.

Connie was a homemaker, enjoyed drives, loved getting together for cookouts with family, and loved animals. She had a passion for shopping; always looking for a garage sale, rummage sale, or a thrift store.

She is survived by her sweetheart – Earn Gipson of Lima; a daughter – Fleshia Collins of Lima; a step daughter – Jennifer (Josh Ream) Wilson of Lima; 5 grandchildren – Melinda Jenkins; Austin Conrad, I; Larry House; Sha’Terra House; Brittany House; 3 step grandchildren – Andrea Lynn; Nevaeh May Ross; Michael Lee McNeely, Jr.; 5 great grandchildren – Kel Peddicord; Austin Conrad, II; Lariyah Housej; Ma’Leigha Conrad; Emiyla House; a good friend – Ann Jennings of Lima; and her four legged babies – Flousie, Taz, ShaySahyMarie; Max; Bit Bit; Lil Girl; CoJo; and Hazel.

She was preceded in death by a brother – Jay Gerald.

Funeral services will begin 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Criderville.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the funeral home.