Scotty McCreery Mourns the Loss of Both Grandmothers in a Single Day. This week, Scotty McCreery faced a heartbreaking tragedy. The country star shared that both of his grandmothers—Janet Hunter Cooke (85) and Paquita McCreery (93)—passed away within hours of each other.
What should have been a time of celebration around his new album and radio show quickly turned into one of the hardest moments of his life. His mother, Judy, was the first to share the sad news on Facebook. Janet had been fighting norovirus and pneumonia, and later that day, Paquita also passed after a period of declining health.
The double loss hit the family deeply, forcing them to lean on faith, memories, and each other. Fans may remember Paquita for her wit and energy during a Celebrity Family Feud appearance, and Janet for her strong presence during summers at the farm and family trips to the Outer Banks. These women weren’t just relatives to Scotty—they were guiding lights in his life.
In an emotional Instagram post, Scotty called the loss “shocking,” and reflected on the love and memories he shared with them—from poolside days in Pinehurst to visiting Puerto Rico with Grandma Paquita. He said, “They both taught me what love really means.”
Moments like these remind us that country music is rooted not just in fame and awards, but in real life, family, and loss. Scotty has always shown humility, and this painful moment reveals just how much he is shaped by the love of those closest to him.
As fans, we can honor their memory—play “Five More Minutes” a little louder, hug our loved ones a little tighter, and keep the McCreery family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
