PHILADELPHIA, PA Nicole Jean McPherson, 48, of Philadelphia, PA, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2014. She was born December 4, 1966, in Pottstown, PA a daughter of Gertrude Redifer McPherson and Cecil Harold McPherson, Jr. Nicole enjoyed watching movies and loved the outdoors. She was always happy and loving and always had a bright smile for everyone that met her. In addition to her parents, family members include her siblings, Tammy Collins, Ricky McPherson and wife, Patty, Andy McPherson and wife, Debbie, Marion Rankin, Kevin McPherson and wife, Tracey, and Cecila McPherson and fiance', Steven Klein; and a number of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. A private service will be held at Oak Lawn Mausoleum and Memory Gardens by the Rev. Elizabeth vonTrapp Walker. There will be no public visitation. Memorials may be made to the Allegheny Valley School, 9990 Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115 or online at avs.nhsonline.org