In her 98 years, Mickey earned many degrees, including a PhD and two Masters degrees. Her passions in life included education, tennis, gardening, and animals. She lived in various states coast to coast. Her family was very important to her and she will be very missed. Preceded in death by parents, Ruth and Howard McPherson; sister, Madelon Reichstadt; brother, Jack (Betty) McPherson; niece, Marcia Stoller. Survived by nieces and nephews, Deanna (John) Foley, Jim (Sue) Green, Jill (Denny) Murray, Julie Kinnison, and Jeff McPherson.
Memorials are suggested to Lauritzen Gardens or Town and Country Humane Society.