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Elaine McPherson Obituary
Elaine was born in Hampton to the late Lillie W. and James T. Franklin. She attended George P. Phenix High School. Elaine was in the 1962 graduating class of the Dixie Hospital School of Practical Nursing. She served as Past Worthy Matron of Mount Olive United Order of Tents #40.
Elaine accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. She was a life member of First Baptist Church of Hampton. Elaine served on the Nurses Auxiliary, and she was a Charter Member and first secretary of the Goodwill Circle.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul McPherson; two brothers, Benjamin and James T. Franklin; a sister, Ruth Patterson; a son-in-law, Warner T. Hunter Jr.; and granddaughter-in-law, Karen C. Hunter.
Mrs. McPherson leaves to cherish her memories, a devoted daughter, Jean Elaine Combs Hunter of Hampton; a son, Sidney F. Combs (Kitty) of Montgomery, Ala.; four grandchildren, Warner T. Hunter III of Lorton, Va., Pamela Elaine Martin (John) of Tampa, Fla., Jean Elaine Hunter-Brown of Hampton and Sidney Combs of Hawaii; a sister, Marie F. Satisfield of Suffolk; a brother, Raymond W. Franklin of Hampton; and a host of loving family and friends.
Special thanks to the caring staff of the Sentara Nursing Center of Hampton.
Viewing will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, at the Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, 251 West Queen St., Hampton.
Mrs. McPherson will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. prior to the service.
A celebration of remembrance will be held 12 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, at First Baptist Church, 229 North King St., Hampton, the Rev. Dr. Richard W. Wills Sr., Pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Hampton Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends will assemble at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at 823 Essex Park Drive, Hampton.
Arrangements by Ronald C. Perkins Funeral Home, Ronald C. Perkins Jr., funeral director. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elaine McPherson
Brenda Blue
January 15, 2024
To the Family of Ms. Elaine Combs
I know it has been many many years since her passing, my deepest sympathy. Ms. Combs and my mother (Pearl Webster Gingles) were very good friends, also students of Nursing.
Now that they are both deceased, certainly their friendship is re-kindled; they have picked up where it left off.
Many blessings and loving memories to all.
Brenda Gingles Blue
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Patricia Presley
October 7, 2008
To Sid and Kitty -
Van and I are very sorry about your loss. You and your Mother are in our prayers. -- The Presleys---
Jovon Wells
October 3, 2008
I personally only got to meet Mrs. McPherson once and Im glad to have had that chance to see such a beautiful person. To the family to whom Ive grown to know my prayes are with you everyday and I only hope God has saved a spot for all of us to sit beside his and our beloved angel.
Ron/Pat/Cornell Jordan & Blizzard
September 28, 2008
To MommyJean and Family;
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Stacey McCausley
September 27, 2008
I didnt know Ms McPherson, but my prayers are with the family. Brittani and the rest rest of the family, ya;ll have my deepest sympathy.
TANYA MERCER
September 26, 2008
She was so beautiful, and you and your mother look just like her. Jean, i miss you and I express my most sincere sorrow for your families' loss. I would love for you to contact me.
Jacalyn Douglas
September 26, 2008
September 26, 2008
My prayers are with each and everyone of you. May God bless and keep you all strong during this difficult time.
Jackie Douglas (Dayton, Oh)
Leonard Stevens
September 26, 2008
To Jean, we want you to know that you and family has our deepest symathy. Love you all.
Mattie,Half Pint and Family
Hampton,Va
Lois Fears
September 26, 2008
Setember 26, 2008
Dear Jean and Famly,
May the pleasant memories of your mother and your faith in God's love and power sustain you during this challenging time.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Freddy and Lois Fears (Hampton, Va)
Tina Wallace
September 26, 2008
Mrs. Hunter, Warner, Jean and family may your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived. God bless you with peace and comfort.
Celia Holley
September 26, 2008
To Sidney and Kitty, we want you both to know that your family has our deepest sympathy.
Jeffery,Celia, Jeff, and Darius Holley
Alexander City, Alabama
Gail Thompson
September 26, 2008
Ms. Jean,
I just want to let you know that the short time I have been at the nursing home, your mother was a blessing to me. She would always greet me with either "Hey Baby" or "Hey Darlin'". I am really going to miss her but I know, without a shadow of doubt that she is now safe, healed and resting in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I pray that God will continue to hold you, bless you, comfort you and keep you in His care as you go throuh this period of loss and adjustment.
Janet Merritt
September 26, 2008
Jean and family,
My prayers are with each of you during this difficult time. May your wonderful memories of Rosie comfort you.
Love Janet,
Dirik & Camella Cooke
September 26, 2008
To the family, look to God in times like these for peace and Joy. God Bless.
Love Dirik and Camella Cooke
Terance Patterson
September 26, 2008
Jean, Sidney and family, may GOD bless you keep you and give you peace during this time of bereavement. You are in my prayers.
Your Cousin,
Terance L. Patterson Sr.
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