2020 Queen Susan Coffin & King Archie McDonnell
Susan Arrington Coffin is the daughter of Nancy and George Arrington.
Susan is a graduate of Lamar School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, Susan was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She has continued to support her alma maters by serving on the Tri-Delta House Corporation Board for the past 12 years, and also served as President of Parents at Lamar School
During her time in Junior Auxiliary, Susan was instrumental in carrying the vision and hearing screening program to Lamar School. As a Lifetime Member of Junior Auxiliary, she continues to support our mission in Meridian and Lauderdale County, including helping build Jeannie’s Place at Plant Playground.
Susan serves on the fundraising committee for Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian and is a member of Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian-Partners. Susan is a member of Heritage Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She served on the Gala committee for the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Susan is a former member of the Meridian Symphony Board. She has served as Chairman for Art in the Park and on the committee for Lauderdale County Relay for Life. She is a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Susan recently retired after working 30 years as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist for East Mississippi-West Alabama Industrial Hearing Service. She and her husband, Bob, of thirty-three years have two children, Merry Grace Bussey (Anderson) and Robert Coffin (Vaughn), and one grandson, Robert Anderson Bussey.
Susan's community involvement is a reflection of her passion for Meridian/Lauderdale County and her belief in the community’s extraordinary potential!
Susan is a graduate of Lamar School and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Mississippi. At Ole Miss, Susan was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority. She has continued to support her alma maters by serving on the Tri-Delta House Corporation Board for the past 12 years, and also served as President of Parents at Lamar School
During her time in Junior Auxiliary, Susan was instrumental in carrying the vision and hearing screening program to Lamar School. As a Lifetime Member of Junior Auxiliary, she continues to support our mission in Meridian and Lauderdale County, including helping build Jeannie’s Place at Plant Playground.
Susan serves on the fundraising committee for Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian and is a member of Mississippi Children’s Museum-Meridian-Partners. Susan is a member of Heritage Antique Club and Town and Country Garden Club. She served on the Gala committee for the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience. Susan is a former member of the Meridian Symphony Board. She has served as Chairman for Art in the Park and on the committee for Lauderdale County Relay for Life. She is a lifelong member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church.
Susan recently retired after working 30 years as a Certified Occupational Hearing Conservationist for East Mississippi-West Alabama Industrial Hearing Service. She and her husband, Bob, of thirty-three years have two children, Merry Grace Bussey (Anderson) and Robert Coffin (Vaughn), and one grandson, Robert Anderson Bussey.
Susan's community involvement is a reflection of her passion for Meridian/Lauderdale County and her belief in the community’s extraordinary potential!
Archie R. McDonnell, Jr is a native of Meridian and in his youth earned the prestigious achievements of Eagle Scout and the God & Country commendation. A graduate of Meridian High School, Archie attended The University of Mississippi, attaining a Bachelor of Business Administration, Majoring in Banking and Finance.
Archie has spent his professional career with Citizen National Bank, working there for 44 years. Since 1999, he has served as the bank’s President or CEO. His professional affiliations include the Bank Presidents Roundtable and the Alliance for Growth.
Archie has served as Chairman and Board Member of both the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and the Community Health Improvement Network, the Navy League, the American Red Cross, Aldersgate Retirement Community, and the Meridian Symphony Association. He is an active member of Central United Methodist Church. Archie has received multiple professional and community awards over the years including the Hartley D. Peavey Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and the Al Rosenbaum Lifetime Achievement Award.
Archie and his wife Mary (formerly McCauley) of 44 years have three children, April Clodfelter (Alan), Mary Frances Snyder (Ben), and Reeder McDonnell. They have six grandchildren: Caden, Addison, Mary Jordan and Reed Clodfelter, and Nora and Benji Snyder.
Archie McDonnell’s commitment to bettering our community is evident in all that he does through his professional and personal efforts!
Archie has spent his professional career with Citizen National Bank, working there for 44 years. Since 1999, he has served as the bank’s President or CEO. His professional affiliations include the Bank Presidents Roundtable and the Alliance for Growth.
Archie has served as Chairman and Board Member of both the East Mississippi Business Development Corporation and the Community Health Improvement Network, the Navy League, the American Red Cross, Aldersgate Retirement Community, and the Meridian Symphony Association. He is an active member of Central United Methodist Church. Archie has received multiple professional and community awards over the years including the Hartley D. Peavey Entrepreneurial Excellence Award and the Al Rosenbaum Lifetime Achievement Award.
Archie and his wife Mary (formerly McCauley) of 44 years have three children, April Clodfelter (Alan), Mary Frances Snyder (Ben), and Reeder McDonnell. They have six grandchildren: Caden, Addison, Mary Jordan and Reed Clodfelter, and Nora and Benji Snyder.
Archie McDonnell’s commitment to bettering our community is evident in all that he does through his professional and personal efforts!
2020 Royal Court
Hagan Anders - son of Lifetime JA Member Emily Anders, grandson of Lifetime JA Members Lynda Anders & Laura Abney
Hunter Anders - son of Lifetime JA Member Emily Anders, grandson of Lifetime JA Members Lynda Anders & Laura Abney
Louise Grace Hannah - daughter of Lifetime JA Member Allison Hannah, granddaughter of Lifetime JA Member Marsha Hannah
Callie Waters - daughter of Past President and Associate JA Member Christin Waters, granddaughter of 2017 Charity Ball Queen & Lifetime JA Member Kim Waters
Hunter Anders - son of Lifetime JA Member Emily Anders, grandson of Lifetime JA Members Lynda Anders & Laura Abney
Louise Grace Hannah - daughter of Lifetime JA Member Allison Hannah, granddaughter of Lifetime JA Member Marsha Hannah
Callie Waters - daughter of Past President and Associate JA Member Christin Waters, granddaughter of 2017 Charity Ball Queen & Lifetime JA Member Kim Waters