Mary Evelyn McPherson, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She worked in the knox county school system records department for over 60 years , collected tweety birds, precious moments ornaments and loved flowers. Mary was a member of Oakwood Baptist Church in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by sons, William Edward and Charles Lawson. Mary is survived by grandson, Samuel Joseph Lawson; special friends, Shannon and Judy Yarbrough. There will be a call at convenience Tuesday May 9, 2023 from 12:30 to 5 p.m. at Berry Funeral Home 3704 Chapman Hwy. Family and friends will meet Wednesday May 10, 2023 at Berry Highland Memorial Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. graveside service Chaplain Greg Bennett officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com