Betty Joan Gregg

Betty Joan Gregg, 87, of Star City, WV passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2026 at Vandalia Health Mon Medical Center in Morgantown, WV, with her children at her side.

Born July 8, 1939 in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Pearl Kirk and Richard Carr.

Joan over the years was employed at Davis Lynch Glass Company, WVU Hospitals and Mylan Pharmaceuticals.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Gregg and son, Todd Gregg, both of Star City; her brother, Wayne Carr of South Port, NC; along with many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Richard “Dick” Gregg; her brother, Benjamin “Junior” Nicholson; an infant sister; and her beloved grand dog, Sammy.

Joan was a mom to many in Star City. She enjoyed beach trips to Ocean City, MD and was a true WVU Mountaineer fan. Along with being a cheerleading coach, many have experienced her love for cooking and baking which she shared so generously.

In lieu of flowers, donations can me made to Animal Friends of North Central WV, PO Box 1090, Dellslow, WV 26531 or WVU Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital, 1 Waterfront Place, 7th Floor, Morgantown, WV 26507.

The family would like to thank the staff at Vandalia Health ICU and 6th floor for the excellent care they provided.

Friends and family will be received at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, 3334B University Avenue, Star City, on Thursday, November 12th from 4-8 PM. The evening visitation will conclude with a Scriptual Wake Service at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will continue on Friday, November 13th at the church from 10 a.m. until the Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. with The Very Rev. John McDonough, V.F. as Celebrant. Entombment will follow at the St. Mary Peace Garden Mausoleum. 

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com