Smith-Jackson Funeral Home | Danville, KY

Obituary For Paula McPherson

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FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE LIMITED TO 50 PEOPLE PER THE LEADERSHIP OF THE CHURCH.

SERVICE WILL BE LIVESTREAM ON FACEBOOK

FUNERAL SERVICES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Date: Thursday, September 2, 2021, 1:00 PM

Place: Christian Church 2nd Street Danville, Kentucky

Family Visitation and Community Walk Through 12:00 PM-12:45 PM

Eulogist: Pastor Dennis Miller

Interment: Hilldale Cemetery, Duncan Hill Rd, Danville, KY

Paula J. McPherson, age 70, died Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of Leroy “Pete” and Betty Sweeney Jones.

She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, Michael Jones, and Steve Jones and 2 sisters, Lydia Jones and Nancy Grey.

Paula was a 1969 Danville High School graduate. Paula worked for the Danville Prosecuting Attorney’s office in the early 70’s and was one of the first African American to work for that office. She was a long time employee of Centre College and also work as a correction officer for 5 years at Northpoint Training Center.

Paula leaves to cherish her memory, 1 daughter, Melinda McPherson, Danville, KY; 2 sons, William McPherson, Louisville, KY and Gerard McPherson of Danville, KY: 1 sister Markeeta Jones; 1 brother Marcus Jones, both of Danville, KY; 6 grandchildren, Cameron McPherson, Tazman (Mahlia) McPherson, Trinity McPherson, Tyrus McPherson, Laila McPherson, Tahj McPherson and Braxton McPherson; 5 great-grandchildren, Skylynn, Santana, Phoenix, Cataleya and Tia; host of nieces and nephews; special friends, Ann and James Henry Griffin, Lanier Bowman, Kelly Graves, Djkarta Johnson, Ricky Porter, Joey Griffin, Linda Tongue, Angela Smith, Veanita Smith and Jeffrey Glasscock and her favorite classmate Gloria Lewis; also a host of other relatives and friends.

Please keep the family in your prayers.

Guest Book

We are so sorry for your loss. Paula was a good neighbor for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish the precious memories. May God comfort and sustain you during this time and in future days. Tommy & Eva Gooch and Family

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We are so sorry for your loss. Paula was a good neighbor for many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cherish the precious memories. May God comfort and sustain you during this time and in future days. Tommy & Eva Gooch and Family

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Sorry for your loss. May the peace of God be with you.-Lucinda

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I have lost a great friend and a Sister. I am hurting bad. Paula was so kind to me as well as others along the way. She will be sadly missed by all. PRAYING for the family of this sweet Angel! Lord please watch over her children and family. Wrap your loving arms around them and let them know everything is going to be alright. Rest easy sweet friend! Love Annie!

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Bro.WILL, our hart goes out to you and your family for your lost my God keep you and yours in his hands Much love Reginald & Laura Jenkins

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Rest in peace

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Rest in Peace Ms. Paula

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Rest in Peace Ms. Paula! Prayers for the family.

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Rip Ms.Paula Me and The boys ❤️ love you

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Fly high my friend. Remembering when she came home from job corp.Lydia and I were so happy to have someone old enough to purchase our cigarettes. LoL she was the best we just loved hanging around her. Rest in Heavenly peace. Until we meet again. Charlotte

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RIP my friend, prayer's for the family.

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RIP paula,fly high,we will miss and remember your Beautiful smile.family sorry .prayers for comfort. Judson and Helen

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My heart thoughts & prayers are with the family. I love you all. Love, Adonica

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So sorry,RIP paula,always enjoy laughing with you.fly high.prayer and hug to the family. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

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So sorry for your loss. Paula was a sweet lady. Sue Stevenson

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Our deepest sympathy. Prayers for the family. Michael & Gladys Faulkner

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My heart is sadden to hear of her passing. A beautiful person with a beautiful smile. My prayers are with the family. Doris A. Richard Cincinnati Ohio

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I first met Paula at Northpoint. We quickly became good friends. Family you have my sympathies. She was truly a wonderful lady. HUGS Children. In case you don't remember me. I'm Pierre's mother. Marcia Carson

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Deepest Sympathy

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Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Paula was a very sweet lady. She will be missed. Love hugs and prayers to all family & friend. God Bless you all. Jackie & Kathleen M. Lewis

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Aunt Paula you will forever be in my heart...ill miss you for eternity...Love you so much💜

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