Billie Fay Gibbons McPherson, a long time resident of Gulfport, died peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her residence.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Verdi Gibbons; sister, Dale Gibbons; brother, Sammy Gibbons.

She is survived by her loving husband, John McPherson; daughters, Barbara Gayheart (Mark) and Terri Waters (Kenny); stepdaughter, Michelle Ward; sisters, Carrie Lane and Doris Fisher, in addition to her five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Gulfport at 1:00 PM on May 30, 2026.

In lieu of flowers, please help a military veteran who served our country so that all of us can live free.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport is serving the family.