Jennifer McCarty Obituary (1973 - 2026)

With broken hearts and endless love, the family of Jennifer Lynn McCarty announces her passing on May 9th, 2026 at the age of 53. Known lovingly to so many as "Big Girl," she was truly larger than life in every possible way. To know her was to know laughter, strength, honesty, and a presence that could completely fill a room. She was the kind of woman who could walk in wearing oversized glamorous glasses, carrying a coffee in hand, and somehow instantly make everyone feel like they had known her forever. She never met a stranger. Conversations came naturally to her, and silence rarely lasted long when she was around. She had a magnetic personality - bold, funny, outspoken, loving, and impossible to ignore. She loved being in charge, making plans, keeping everyone organized, and making sure the people she loved were taken care of. And somehow, even while telling everyone what to do, she still made them laugh while doing it. A true music lover, she enjoyed listening to Jelly Roll, Post Malone, and REO Speedwagon, always bringing energy and personality wherever she went. She loved anything dramatic, glamorous, and show-stopping because she herself was all of those things. She was also famous for her sense of humor, especially her unforgettable line about liking her coffee the same way she liked her men. A dedicated coffee drinker, there was hardly ever a moment she didn't have a cup nearby and a story, joke, or opinion ready to go with it. She loved helping her sister and brother in-law at Grandview and was always willing to step in wherever she was needed. She worked hard not because she had to, but because taking care of family was simply who she was. She loved her job and especially the customers. She didn’t just serve people, she connected with them, laughed with them, and remembered them. She impacted them deeply and they did the same for her. More than anything, she was deeply devoted to her family. She was a loving mother, sister, an unforgettable aunt, friend, neighbor and someone who treasured her grand puppies like family. Being a mother was one of the greatest joys of her life, and her daughter Chloe remained the heart of everything she did. She showed love through acts of service, fierce protection, humor, and simply always being there. She fought her battle with cancer with incredible strength, resilience, and determination. Even through unimaginable challenges, she continued to show the same fire, stubbornness, humor, and love that defined her entire life. The world feels quieter without Big Girl in it, but her spirit will continue living on in loud music, oversized glasses, strong coffee, family gatherings, hilarious one-liners, and every bold, unforgettable moment that reminds us to live fully and love hard. She will be deeply missed, forever loved, and endlessly remembered by all who had the privilege of knowing her. As I sit in heaven And watch you every day, I try to let you know with signs I never went away. I hear you when you're laughing, And watch you as you sleep. I even place my arms around you To calm you as you weep. I see you wish the days away, Begging to have me home. So I try to send you signs So you know you're not alone. Don't feel guilty that you have Life that was denied to me. Heaven is truly beautiful, Just you wait and see. So live your life, laugh again, Enjoy yourself, be free. Then I know with every breath you take, You'll be taking one for me.