Obituaries

March 15, 1920 to November 6, 2020

KEWANNA - Pearl Lavon James McPherson, 100, passed away Friday, Nov. 6

She was born to Floyd and Sylvia (Budd) James on March 15, 1920 in Logansport, the eldest of three children. She was raised on a farm in Cass County where she learned the skills needed to be successful in life. She attended Indiana public schools and graduated from Lucerne High School in 1938. On Sept. 25, 1938 she married William Joseph “Joe” McPherson. He preceded her in death on Dec. 18, 1985.

She is survived by her children: Richard Joseph (Michelle), Wayne Robert (Sandra), Alan James; her grandchildren: Dawn (Stacy) Williams, Deanna McPherson, Adrian McPherson, Angela (Tom) Adams, Nathaniel (Bonita) McPherson, Daniel (Donna) McPherson, Sylvia McPherson, a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and brothers Ralph and Lawrence.

Mrs. McPherson was a member of the Kewanna Church of Christ and encouraged her sons to attend as well. She worked for RBM in Logansport for many years and helped her husband the Key Theatre in Kewanna. She was a homemaker and excelled in crafts. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, hook rugs, wall hangings among other craft work. She also enjoyed canning fruits and vegetables, not to mention gardening, too. She was an advocate of higher education, an avid reader and enjoyed writing.

After her husband’s retirement, the couple became snow birds. They spent time annually in N. Fort Meyers, Fla. from November through April until his death. While there they enjoyed playing horseshoes, fishing, dining out and fellowshipping with friends. She lived an active life until her health started to decline. She enjoyed eating, shopping and frequenting yard sales with her girlfriends. She had a love for nature and all that it offered. Her yard housed habitat that supported wildlife. She particularly had an admiration of Monarch butterflies and maintained plants that they could thrive on. Just as butterflies represent perseverance, transformation, confidence and enthusiasm, so does our beloved Pearl. She will be remembered in our hearts for pollinating an overflow of love toward each of us. We will miss her tremendously and are thankful for the plethora of warm memories; especially her response to how she was doing. Most days her response was “fat and sassy!”

Recently, due to her decline in health, it was apparent that she needed perpetual help and was admitted to Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. The family had planned a 100th birthday party for Pearl to include family, friends, caregivers and fellow residents of Pulaski Health Center; but plans were curtailed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Nonetheless, PHCC hosted the party with fellow residents and staff.

A private family service will be held with burial at Citizens I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Kewanna.

An online guestbook is available and condolences may be shared at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Metzger Chapel, Kewanna.