Willie Mae McPherson

Willie Mae McPherson obituary, Elizabeth City, NC

Willie Mae McPherson

Willie McPherson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Twiford Funeral Homes - Elizabeth City on Dec. 3, 2025.
Willie Mae McPherson, age 86, of Elizabeth City, NC, died at her home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She was born in Camden, NC, on October 17, 1939, to the late Willie McPherson and Alice Hall Waters. She worked as a custodian at the courthouse for 30 years until her retirement. Working in her flower beds brought her great enjoyment, as did playing games on her Chromebook.
Willie is survived by three sons, Gary Trueblood, Marshall Trueblood, and Gordon Trueblood, all of Elizabeth City, NC; three grandchildren, Kimberly Fillyaw (James), Gary Trueblood (Melissa), and Brittany Moore (Quavare), all of Elizabeth City; and four great-grandchildren, Ryan Williams, Jr., Alexis Williams, Amir Gardner, and Kyrie Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Alice Trueblood.
Per Willie's wishes, no services are planned.
Twiford Funeral Homes, 405 E. Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC, is assisting the McPherson Family. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.TwifordFH.com.
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