Billie, age 94, passed away peacefully on Nov. 12, 2018. She was born to Francis and Opal Wilcox on Feb. 6, 1924 in Pittsburg, Kansas. The family moved to Galena, Missouri, where Billie grew up on the family farm. She met her future husband, Jay McPherson, in 1943, married in 1946, and moved to California. She loved raising her twin sons and daughter, and graced everyone with her gift of hospitality. She worked as a school secretary for many years at the Palo Alto Unified School District. After retiring, she pursued her passion for art through creating many paintings and sculptures, and enjoyed traveling with Jay. She is survived by her children Mark (Karen), Clark (Karen), and Marsha, as well as five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jay McPherson, and grandson, Joel McPherson. A memorial service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 11:00 A.M. at the Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary, 466 N. Winchester Blvd., Santa Clara, CA 95050.