Birth date: Aug 21, 1949 Death date: Sep 7, 2013
Valda Olivia Archer, beloved mother, friend and caregiver, passed away peacefully Saturday Sept.7th 2013 at BayCare Alliant Hospital in Dunedin Florida. She was surrounded by loving family, friends and colleagues. She was 64 years Read Obituary
I still think of and miss Valda so much I worked with her at Baycare and we had so many laughs. She would go out to visit with our patients who had left and were in rehab and home and I had the pleasure of accompanying her during those times. She was strong in mind and body and I regret not being in Florida as her illness progressed but got a chance for her to hear my voice on the phone. I will always keep my memories of her
Valda, I will always remember the Great times we had shopping in Dubai, hanging out in California, and long, long phone conversations about everybody and everything! I don't think you realized how many lives you touched with that contagious smile! My only regret is that I didn't get to say goodbye! I love you and I have the memories to sustain me for a lifetime!To your Son and your other frineds and family:I would like to extend my condolences to you during your time of loss, but remember, she is gone in the flesh only, for in our hearts she we dwell till we all meet again in that great by and by!!!!God Bless!
To Adrian, All of Valda's friends and relatives, I pray for strength. Although we all will miss her deeply, we now have another angel to watch over us. She was one of a few women in my life that could make me laugh and cry @ the same time. My very BLESSED friend, that I traveled thoughout the US with. Emily Robertson E'tienne (Baton Rouge, La)
To the family, loved ones & friends of Ms. Valda O. Archer. I never got a chance to meet Ms. Valda; however, I met her through my mother, June Mitchell who worked with her in Saudi Arabia and later reconnected in Florida. My mother shared some great memories she had with her friend and colleague; I felt as if I knew her personally. I just wanted to stop by to say reading the comments have been such an inspiration in which I want to live my life with such vibrance, love and inspiration to others. What a beautiful woman both inside and out; I salute Ms. Valda!!!! Adrian, always know you're in our thoughts and prayers and time will heal the pain. Ms. Valda is now dancing and enjoying eternal life with our Heavenly Father. Please know that we are here for you whenever you need words of encouragement or just a listening ear. God Bless you and may Ms. Valda rest in peace.
My Godmommy Valda... I have had so many memories with this remarkable, vibrant, spicy woman that I must share at least three with you all:1. I remember when Godmommy Valda decided to take all of her goddaughters on a cruise to the Bahamas--my dates could be wrong, but I believe that this was in 2000. We were so excited to go, but being the teenager girls that we were, we got into trouble, (not REAL trouble, but Godmommy Valda trouble), a few days before that and we knew that she was going to cancel the trip, (we were teenagers!) and tell our parents, but she didn't. We had the BEST time ever! She even reserved a dinner with us and the captain of the cruise ship--pretty awesome! Also, since Nyoka lived in New York, she wanted Kendra and I to meet her. That was my godmother. She made connections with people and she wanted people around her to share those connections too. 2. The song "If you Don't Know Me By Now"I remember when she came to visit us, one of the many times, I would be so excited then. Around this time I was about 8 years old, in 1990. I would just hang around her and my mother and listen to them. Their conversations were so interesting and so funny that even if I tried, I couldn't stay away. I don't know how this would happen, but EVERYTIME she came by, I knew that we would hear this song!3. Another memorable time, was in December of 2012. She attended my wedding and she was BEAUTIFUL. She laughed and danced the night away. What a sight to see! That was a moment in which there wasn't a lot of commentary, but if you were there, you couldn't help but take in her radiance. My godmother Valda was just that beautiful!If I could have had one last conversation with her, I would tell her that she has done so much moving around in her lifetime and now she will be able to finally rest. So Godmommy Valda, just relax and enjoy paradise! Love you soooo much!~ Tafara Kay (Callaway) Smith
On behalf of myself, and my office, I am honored and equally proud to extend my deepest sympathy to friends and family of this most loving person. May her soul rest in peace with the Lord.Douglas M. Garcia, EAGarcia & Cuadra, P.A.Tampa, Florida
The Sunlit Path, the Familiar Path, will always be an Enchanted Path of Cherished Memories of Valda. Blessings to her Son always!!!
On behalf of all of us at the Consulate General of Barbados in Coral Gables, Florida, we extend our deepest sympathy to Adrian and family at the passing of your dear Mom. May she rest in peace. God Bless.Colin S. MayersConsul General of Barbados
Valda, you lit up any room you were in. You were one of the first nurses that made me feel welcome in 1995 when I was a 'newbie' in Saudi Arabia. I am privileged to have shared experiences with you in Saudi, the UAE, Vegas and Tampa. You didn't live long but you lived large and made us all better for having known you. Love you hon,
valda i have know you for all my life and you have given a good look at life with my illness and help me to undersatand how to life with it...i will miss you dearly..mary,jabbar.kishmar white of boston
