Jennifer Noel McCarthy

Evans, GA – Entered into rest on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, Jennifer McCarthy, 50, wife of Kevin McCarthy.

Jennifer was born to Richard and Suesan (Stell) Watson in Park Ridge, IL on September 6, 1976. She grew up in the Northwest suburb of Chicago, Hoffman Estates. There, she attended Hoffman Estates High School graduating in 1994. She was also a graduate of beauty school. Jen loved animals and followed in her family’s footsteps, becoming a pet groomer, and even managing a local grooming facility before her terminal diagnosis. Jen and Kevin were married in 1996 and resided in Schaumburg and Palatine until moving to Evans, GA in 2011. Jennifer was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2020. She would wind up undergoing 4 ostomies and major surgeries, 3 rounds of chemotherapy, and 2 rounds of radiation trying to fight the disease. This was a testament to her strength and willingness to do whatever was needed to be with her family. Jen had an undying devotion to her family, always making time for her children’s activities, commitments, and interests. She spent many hours volunteering at her children’s schools and extracurriculars. Her kind and welcoming soul was felt by all whom she came into contact with.

She is survived by her husband Kevin, her sons Connor (Kali) of Illinois, and Cameron (Savannah Taylor) of Georgia, as well as her daughter Ellie of Georgia. She is also survived by her sisters Kristin Watson of Illinois, Katie Becker (Bret) of Illinois, and brother Andrew Watson of Scotland, UK. She maintained a close relationship with her mother-in-law, Suzanne McCarthy of Illinois, and Amy Cunningham (Steve) of Illinois.

A Celebration of Life Open House will take place at her parents’ residence, 5186 Windmill Place, Evans, GA, 30809 on Saturday, November 21st, 2026, between 2:oo p.m.-5:00 p.m. EST.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital or The Colorectal Cancer Alliance.

Thomas Poteet & Son Funeral Directors, 214 Davis Rd., Augusta, GA 30907 (706) 364-8484. Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com