McPherson, Gloria Jean - 65, died in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus on September 8, 2006. Visitation is scheduled for Tuesday, September 12, 2006 from 1-3 p.m. in the First United Methodist Sanctuary and the funeral service will follow at @3:30 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary in Starkville, MS. Services will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Danny Rowland. Burial will be in Memorial Park Gardens. Mrs. McPherson is survived by her husband and partner of 47 years, John L. McPherson, Jr. of Columbus, MS; sons, Michael Ray McPherson and his wife, Teresa of Terry,MS and Jimmy and his wife, Jennifer of Starkville, MS; grandchildren, Ryan McPherson, Monica McPherson, Casey McPherson and Julia McPherson.