Yvonne Cox McPherson

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Mrs. Yvonne Cox McPherson of Snow Camp, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at her home in Snow Camp. A native of Alamance County, Mrs. McPherson was the daughter of Elmer Garrett Cox and Mary Ima Lee Cox, both deceased.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. McPherson was preceded in death by her husband, Soloman Herbert McPherson, her sisters, Delores Cox and Carolyn Sloan (Donald), and a brother William “Pete” Cox (Barbara).

Yvonne is survived by a son, Stephen Herbert McPherson (Tammy), a daughter, Sandy McPherson Stewart (Dino), grandchildren, Jason McPherson (Amanda), Heath McPherson (Lisa), Dustin Stewart (Leondra), Micajah Stewart (Arishonne) and Sean Stewart, great grandchildren, Hayleigh McPherson, Hayden McPherson, Liam McPherson, Lorelei McPherson, Rylee McPherson, Hope McPherson, and Torrin Stewart, sisters, Doris Knittel (David) Judy Ritter (Randall), and Mary Anette Farthing, and a brother, Willard “Bill” Cox (Ann).

Those that knew her best will remember Yvonne for her love of art, geneology, and Tarheel basketball. 

She taught art through Alamance Community College for 47 years up until 2019 when her health would no longer allow it. She actively painted throughout her lifetime and her works are displayed at Sylvan School, Cane Creek Church, and in the homes of many collectors with ties to the Snow Camp community. 

Yvonne studied commercial art from 1979-1981. She worked as a textile designer for Burlington Industries, Mebane Knitting Mills, and Riddle & Cockerell.

Yvonne was very proud to have been a graduate of Sylvan High School in the class of 1959. She worked on the artwork for the Sylvan High School Annual her senior year. In High School she also served as manager of the Basketball team. She was listed as a member of the Sylvan School faculty from 1974-1977 in which she served as a teacher’s assistant. Yvonne is also acknowledged in Sylvanian, a History of Sylvan School, for her contributions to the artwork and cover design.

Yvonne and her late husband Herbert were active members of the Cane Creek Friends Meeting. Her love of genealogy led her to be active in the Cane Creek Church Heritage Room.  She was acknowledged in From Whence We Came as a contributor to the publication highlighting the history and families of the Cane Creek Friends Meeting published on the 250th anniversary of the church in which she provided artwork where photos were not available as well as history of the McPherson family. Yvonne was also credited with the design of the Cane Creek Friends Meeting Sign.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, beginning at 11:00AM, at the Cane Creek Friends Meeting Church in Snow Camp. A visitation will be held at McClure Funeral Home in Graham for the family to receive friends on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, from 3:00PM to 6:00PM. In lieu of flowers please direct donations to the Cane Creek Friends Meeting Heritage Room.

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