Regina McCarty, 73, of Meadowlands (Formerly of Marianna) died Thursday, March 5, 2020 in her home.

She was born July 15, 1946 in Marianna, a daughter of the late Alvie and Clara Nickerson McCarty. She attended West Bethlehem Schools and went on to work as a Nursing Assistant and Unit Secretary for the Washington Hospital for 26 years, before retiring in 1994.

She answered to many names: Jigs, Jeannie, Regi, and Nana. She enjoyed gardening and crafting but most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. They were the light of her life. She would tell anyone who would listen about them. She had a way of making everyone feel part of her family and every child or adult that graced her home knew she would feed them and share a story or two.

She is survived by her daughter; Mendi Burgess, of Meadowlands as well as a brother; Richard (Mary Ann) McCarty, of Deemston and a sister; Rowena (Duane) McCarty Loughman, of Marianna.

In addition, she is survived by her granddaughter; Brittany Clair Phillips (Joel), of South Franklin, her three beloved great grandchildren; Tucker Phillips, Jayden Phillips and Willow Phillips and her very best friend in the world, Kathy Booher, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by a brother; Robert McCarty and her sister in law, Shirley McCarty.

Friends will be received from 2:00 – 6:00pm on Wednesday March 11, 2020 in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington, PA where a funeral service will be held at 6:00pm with Pastor Melanie Davis officiating.

A very special thank you to The Greenery Center for Rehab and Nursing and Bethany Hospice for the exceptional care they provided. Memorial contributions can be made to the National MS Society , P.O. Box 4527 New York, NY 10163.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.nicholfuneralhome.com