Obituary of Peggy McPherson

Peggy S. McPherson, 82, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, December 20, 2019, at Ruby Memorial Hospital. She was born February 16, 1937, in Marlinton, WV, a daughter of the late Clarence and Ella Sheets of Green Bank, WV. Peggy was a member of Suncrest United Methodist Church. She was a graduate of Green Bank High School, where she was a cheerleader and played in the band. She was actively involved in 4-H and was also a princess in the Mountain State Forest Festival. Peggy attended West Virginia University and was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. She was a former elementary school teacher; an organist at the Presbyterian Church in Lexington, VA.; and for many years, gave piano lessons to countless students and served as the accompanist at various WVU events. As the wife of Coach Gary McPherson, she acted as a mother and confidant to numerous student-athletes throughout the years. Peggy is survived by her daughter, Melissa "Missy" McPherson of Jacksonville, FL; daughter-in-law, Patty McPherson of Morgantown; siblings, Jeanne S. Carter of Wheeling and Charles Sheets and his wife Carolyn of Fairmont. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Gary D. McPherson and her son, Chris McPherson. The family would like to give a special thank you to the numerous friends, neighbors, and caregivers who showed love and concern for Peggy. Your support and compassion meant so much! In keeping with her wishes, cremation services have been entrusted to Hastings Funeral Home. Friends and family will be received at Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Rd., Morgantown, WV on Friday, December 27th from 11 AM until the time of the memorial service at 2 PM with Pastor Mike Estep and Pastor Junius Lewis officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Peggy's memory to Coach Gary McPherson Basketball Scholarship, Virginia Military Institute, Attn: Donnie Ross, PO Box 932, Lexington, VA 24450; The Mountaineer Athletic Club Basketball Scholarship, PO Box 877, Morgantown, WV, 26507; Suncrest United Methodist Church, 479 Van Voorhis Road, Morgantown, WV 26505, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be made at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.