Minnie Catherine Callahan McPherson

August 15, 1944 – October 31, 2026

Minnie Catherine McPherson, better known as Cathy, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the age of 82.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Cathy was the cherished daughter of the late Bernard Callahan and Minnie Tommins.

She attended the University of Georgia, where she earned her degree in Banking and Finance and met the love of her life, Lee McPherson. Early in her career, Cathy worked for the Georgia Railroad Bank. Following their marriage, Cathy and Lee lived in Richmond, Virginia for a few years before settling in Anderson, South Carolina, where they raised their four sons.

As a dedicated mother, Cathy was a stay-at-home mom during her sons' upbringing. Once they graduated from high school, she pursued her passion for education by attending Clemson University to earn her teaching degree. She then returned to the classroom, teaching high school math at Palmetto High School for nearly a decade.

Cathy and Lee shared a deep love for traveling across the United States and Europe, and especially cherished their time spent on the Isle of Palms, SC. Above all, they were lifelong, devoted Georgia Bulldog fans!

Cathy is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Edgar Lee McPherson III. Her legacy lives on through her four sons and their wives—Ed and Holly McPherson, Bill and Jenny McPherson, David McPherson, and Chris and Amanda McPherson—as well as her eight cherished grandchildren: Alan, Ian, William, Anna, John, Cassidy, Sabrina, and Bernadette.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with a reception immediately following in the church administration building.

Dunbar Funeral Home, Devine Street Chapel, is assisting the family with arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Monsignor Harris Inclusive Learning and Enrichment Education Program at St. Joseph Catholic School, 3512 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205.

Memories and online condolences may be shared at dunbarfunerals.com