Ella Mae McPherson, 61, of Batesville passed away May 24, 2016. She was a member of the Bethesda Church of Christ. She loved to garden, and enjoyed painting pictures. She loved taking care of the grandkids. She was preceded in death by her parents, William E. Weaver Jr. and Lois Weaver; her in-laws William and Ruby McPherson; her grandparents: Marie and William E. Weaver Sr. of Presque Isle, Maine, and Ella and Charles Wilson of Mapleton, Maine; and a grandson Brandon Kyle Low of Cushman, Arkansas. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Ricki B. McPherson; a son William Bradley McPherson and his wife Janelle; a daughter, Laura Low and her husband, Tim. Two brothers, Mike Weaver and his wife Gail and Mark Weaver and his wife Marie; 7 grandchildren; Elliot, Mallorie, Dylan, Lily, Andrea, Rachel, and Dustin; one great granddaughter Sophie McPherson; three nieces; Amy, Stefanie, and Helen; and three nephews; Christopher, Jon, and Kevin; and a host of other relatives and dear friends. A memorial Service will be held Friday, May 27, 10:00 AM at the Bethesda Church of Christ. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Children's Home 5515 Walcott Road Paragould, Arkansas 72450.