Vivian Rose "Cricket" Cox Archey
- Jun 13, 2020
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Vivian Rose “Cricket” Cox Archey, 68, of Greenup, Kentucky passed peacefully June 13, 2020 in Community Hospice Care Center in Ashland, Kentucky. Cricket was born August 1, 1951 in Raceland, Kentucky a daughter of the late Thelma Cox.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Gene E. Archey; one stepdaughter Amy Archey Cron and her mother and father in law “Mom and Dad” Norma and Thurman Archey.
After 20+ years of service, she was sad to retire and leave her Giovanni’s family and special customers, but her health kept her home.
Growing up in Raceland, Kentucky she created many great friendships. She met most of her friends because of her pony “Smokey” who was her best friend.
She is survived by
One sister Janet Peters
Three step grandchildren
Mary, Denise, and JP Cron
One great grandson
Brentley
Three sister-in-laws
Karen Ford, Robin Callihan, Mendy Archey
Five nieces
Alicia, Kate, Kami, Alexia, and Kyndal
Two nephews
Jason and Mac
Her sweet dog Harley and fluffy cat Stuppie
Her friend and caregiver Annie Smallwood
Lifelong friends Carolyn Tingler, Dallas Lemmings, and Leonard Poff
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be in North East Kentucky Veterans Cemetery in Greenup, Kentucky. Reed Funeral Home in Greenup, Kentucky is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at www.rlrfuneralhome.com.
It’s always touching to read about a life so meaningfully lived. Vivian Rose Cricket Cox Archey clearly left behind a legacy filled with love, warmth, and cherished memories that will continue to inspire family and friends. Moments like these remind us to value the time we have and the connections we build along the way. Sending heartfelt condolences to all who are grieving this loss. Even in difficult times, communities coming together—like here or through platforms such as Healthmedsrx—show the power of shared support, compassion, and remembrance that keeps a loved one’s spirit alive forever.