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Bernice McPherson Obituary
She was born in Monroe, Ga. on April 18, 1921, the daughter of the late Walter and Ophelia (Durham) Thompson.
Mrs. McPherson worked for Montgomery Hospital for 31 years as a nurses aid.
She was a graduate of Norristown High School, Class of 1936, where she played basketball.
She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Norristown where she and her late husband Charles A. McPherson introduced bingo at the church.
Surviving are two daughters: Bernice (BeBe) Ruffin and Betty Ann McPherson, both of Norristown; 10 grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was predeceased by two sons: Charles and Thomas; and three sisters: Mae, Alice and Mary; and a grandson Bryan.
Funeral services are going to be held Wednesday, Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, DeKalb and Chestnut Streets, Norristown. Friends may call from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, East Norriton.
Arrangements are by the Richard C. Johnson Jr. F.H. Inc., Norristown.
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Memories and Condolences
for Bernice McPherson
December 23, 2010
Dear Cousins Betty Anne and BeBe, as well as all of the other cousins. Please know that even though we might see each other in passing,you are so very loved.You guys have always been cool,no matter what.WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!Cousin Rosie and Family
Kim Rutherford
December 22, 2010
Mom-Mom,
I will miss you dearly. I know you are glad to be with your 3 sisters again, mom, Marie & Aunt Mae. I miss and love you all always.
Mary Etheredge
December 21, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you (BeBE & BettyAnn) and your family during this time of loss.Stay strong.
Renee Smith-Flowers
December 21, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lisa Smith
December 21, 2010
BeBe, Betty Ann and Family,
So sorry for your loss. So many memories ... God give peace to the ashes and rest to the soul of Miss B.
Lisa McClellan Smith and Family
Sandra Settle Roy
December 21, 2010
Be Be and Betty Ann, my sincere sympathy to you and the family. I love you.
December 21, 2010
Dear BeBe and Betty,
Love and prayers to you and your family.
I met your Mom at Montgomery Hospital, she was so kind and lovable to me.
Eva Butler, Norristown,Pa.
December 21, 2010
one of the greatladies of our time...what a role model...she will be sorely missed..love and prayers to all the family..the lester family
December 20, 2010
Dear BeBe and Betty Ann,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God bless you.
Kathe O'Hara, Springfield, VA
Judy Haflin
December 20, 2010
BeBe and Betty Ann Your Mother was the greatest LADY , we will remember her in our prayers always. Joe & Judy Haflin
Rosalie Jones
December 20, 2010
Bebe, Betty Ann and Family,
We are sorry for your loss! We are praying for you all.
Love,
Tiny Jones and Family
Theo Daley_Jr
December 20, 2010
A great lady who will be missed. Our condolences & prayers go up for you all!
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