Myrna Frances MacPherson, age 88, of New Glasgow, passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023, in the Aberdeen Hospital. Born in Cross Roads Country Harbour, she was a daughter of the late Bruce and Mary Claudine (Hodgson) Smith. She was a member of Trinity United Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Myrna was a savvy business woman, working as the bookkeeper and co-owner of MacPherson Esso. Her interests included making fabulous quilts, a love of horses, bling, Swamp People, Downton Abbey, her cat and feeding the deer and crows. She was a feisty woman, she thought nothing of having disgusting commercials taken off the air. Her favourite quote: "Better to have the whole horse than just the horse’s ass". She is survived by brother, Marland "Bud" (Doris), Kentville; nieces: Cathy Gibson (Scott), New Glasgow; Sharon (Coleman) Spence, Halifax; Linda Mason, Westville; nephews: Jimmy, MacKay, John, Larry, Elmer; grandnephews: Hunter, Nick and Ryan. She was predeceased by her husband, Elmer MacPherson; sister, Wilma (Hugh) Gibson; brothers, Bruce and Arden; nephew, Donald; grandniece, Shawna Mason. Visitation 1-2pm Sunday, in R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow, followed by funeral at 2pm, with Rev. Donna Tourneur officiating. Burial will be at a later date. Family flowers only please. Donations in her memory may be made to the Pictou County SPCA, Trinity United Church or C.A.R.M.A. (Cat Rescue).