Phyllis L (Smothers) McPherson

Phyllis L. McPherson, 82, of Benton passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at the Herrin Hospital.
She was born in Logan, IL on March 14, 1936, the daughter of Johnie & Ethel (Denham) Smothers. She was married to Joe McPherson and he preceded her in death on September 28, 1993.
Mrs. McPherson was a Homemaker.
Phyllis is survived by her:
Children:
Kimberly Hickam & husband Bruce of Cambria
Richard McPherson & wife Janet of Remington, VA
Gayla Peavey & husband Steve of West Frankfort
6 Grandchildren:
Marci Killeen & husband Kyle of San Diego, CA
Amanda Hickam of Johnston City
Toni Marie Terry & husband Bobby of Murfreesboro, TN
Richard Joseph McPherson of Logan
Samantha Jo Denmark & husband Andreus of Prattville, Alabama
Chloe Marie Peavey of West Frankfort
2 Great-Grandchildren: Logan Michael & Maxwell
1 Sister: Dorothy L. Siddens of Cape Girardeau, MO
1 Niece: Lisa Lambert of Cape Girardeau, MO
1 Nephew: Stanley Wicks & wife Debbie of Cape Girardeau, MO
Mrs. McPherson was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, 1 Son-Mark A. Smothers and by 1 Brother-in-law-Charles "Dutch" Siddens.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, April 9th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. Larry Clyatt officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Oddfellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.

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