JENNIFER CARPER MCPHERSON

Jennifer Gail Carper McPherson, 70, of New Castle, passed away at her home on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, with her beloved husband, B.B. McPherson, and her family by her side following a courageous 10-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born in Roanoke, Virginia, on August 11, 1952, the daughter of the late William R. Carper Jr. and Barbara Ann Caldwell Carper. A lifetime New Castle resident, she was also a proud graduate of the New Castle High School Class of 1970. After her completion at Hollywood School of Beauty, she owned and operated Town and Country Beauty Salon for more than 30 years in the heart of downtown New Castle. She loved interacting daily with each of her customers. On August 22, 1981, she married the love of her life, Billy ‘B.B.’ McPherson. Later in their marriage, they enjoyed traveling to places such as Alaska, Hawaii and New England. Jennifer was a thoughtful and caring soul, yet fiercely loyal. She loved crafting, making trips to Roanoke and dancing to the music when it hit her just right, but nothing compared to spending time with her family and friends. Her immeasurably big heart allowed her to care for her nieces like they were her own children. She provided infinite care and support to her parents and siblings over the years as well. Her grandson was the light of her life. Jennifer was a member of the New Castle United Methodist Church as well as a past member of the United Methodist Women. Every year at the Christmas Bazaar, her homemade pecan pies sold out quickly! In addition to her husband of 41 years, she is lovingly survived by her stepchildren, Randy McPherson and Donna Jones (Mike), both of New Castle; sister Betty Stimeling of Salem; brother Larry Carper of New Castle; grandson Hunter Jones; nieces April Messerly, Sally Stimeling, Ginnie Vaughan and Logan Poff; nephew Chad Carper; great nieces Carper Messerly, Genevieve Carper and Caroline Poff; great nephews Jameson and Cale Vaughan, Judd Messerly and Rider Baldino; and many beloved cousins and friends. There are not adequate words to thank Jennifer’s childhood and lifelong friend, Trena Boudreaux, for her love and support over the years but in particular her final days. The family thanks Trena and all of Jennifer’s caregivers for their enduring kindness and compassion. Family and friends will be received at Paitsel Funeral Home, 286 Main St., New Castle, Thursday, Dec. 1, from 6-8 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 2, for funeral services at 2 p.m. conducted by Pastor Mike Bowman. Interment will follow at Huffman Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Jennifer’s name to the Craig County Rescue - EMS, PO Box 81, New Castle, Va., 24127 or New Castle Volunteer Fire Department – PO Box 155, New Castle, Va., 24127. In addition, blood donations are appreciated in her honor.

JENNIFER CARPER MCPHERSON

November 27, 2022