Authalena McPherrin

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Appeal Democrat Friday January 23, 1959 pg 4
Sutter Leader Succumbs
Mrs Authalena McPherrin, 88, a community leader in Sutter for more than half a century 
died at 8 am today in the home of her daughter, Mrs Leila Walsh at Oroville. Born in Yuba 
City on Dec 4, 1870 Mrs McPherrin moved to Sutter when she was a young girl and lived 
there for the remainder of her life. Her home in Sutter is one of the few remaining two 
story Victorian type structures. McPherrin was stricken when she was visiting her daughter 
during the holiday season. She had been in critical condition for several weeks. She was 
the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fox, early settlers. In 1892 she was married to William 
Henry McPherrin, also a native of Sutter, whose parents came to California in 1859 and 
settled on a 300 acre ranch. Her husband died in 1946. Among other activities, Mrs McPherrin 
was librarian at the Sutter County branch library in Sutter for 30 years. She had served as 
worthy matron of Fidella chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Yuba City, belonged to Marysville 
Nile Club, White Shrine of Jerusalem and Menzelah Temple of Sacramento. She served as 
noble grand of the Yuba City Rebekah Lodge and was a former president of the Sutter Parlor 
of the Native Daughters of the Golden West. She served terms as president of the Sutter 
Woman's Community Club and the WHO club of Sutter. Mrs McPherrin was a member of the 
Sutter Community Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, W . H. McPherrin Jr of 
Marysville and Robert Verne McPherrin of Sutter; two daughters, Mrs Alvira Parker of Yuba 
City and Mrs Walsh of Oroville; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral 
services have been set for 2 pm Monday in Ullrey Memorial Chapel in Yuba City with Fidelia 
Chapter, OES, assisting in conducting the rites. Interment will be in Sutter Cemetery. 
Those who wish to send memorial tributes have been asked to contribute to any charitable 
organization