Lucille Ann McPherson, 94, of Keokuk, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020 at the River Hills Village Assisted Living Facility in Keokuk, IA.
She was born on December 14, 1925 in Keokuk, IA, the daughter of Henry and Juanita Thoeny Biddenstadt. Lucille had two sisters, Joyce Seabold and Dorothy High both who preceded her in death. She graduated from Keokuk Senior High with the Class of 1943.
On March 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to James McPherson. They had four children. Michael J., Patrick, Ann and Mary Lu. Both James and Mary Lu preceded her in death.
She had been employed at Keokuk Area Hospital for 19 years, from 1968 – 1987. In retirement, she and James moved to DeFuniak, FL.
Lucille was a member of All Saints Catholic Church, a charter member of Friendship Circle of King's Daughters, the Keokuk Yacht Club and the American Legion Post 41 Auxiliary all in Keokuk. She was also a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4437 and a charter member of AMVETS Post 178 both in DeFuniak Springs, FL.
She is survived by two sons, Michael J. McPherson (Debbie) of Carthage, MO and Patrick McPherson (Kathleen) of Savannah, GA, one daughter, Ann Vogt (Alan) of Michigan, four grandchildren, Amy Vogt (Luis Cerda Hidalgo), Andrew Vogt, Scott M. McPherson (Manda Chorum) and James D. McPherson (Susan) and nine great grandchildren, Caylee, Peighton, Abygail, Ann and Emily McPherson, Aesah, Shiloh and Sophie Smith and Alana Cerda Vogt.
A memorial mass will be held 10 a.m. Friday, August 21, at All Saints Catholic Church with Reverend David Brownfield, Ph.D. officiating. Burial will be in the Keokuk National Cemetery.
Social distancing requirements will be in place and attendees may be limited according to those requirements. Masks are required at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family to purchase a park bench in Keokuk Rand Park in memory of Lucille. Memorials may be sent in care of Vigen Memorial Home, 1328 Concert St., Keokuk, IA, 52632.