Kerrie McCarver marriage to the legendary musician Jerry Lee Lewis, was the sixth for the “Great Balls of Fire” singer. Their marriage lasted over two decades from 1984 to 2005. Couple had one child together named, Jerry Lee Lewis III, who was born in 1987. Kerrie and Jerry first met in 1983 and despite the significant age difference between them they developed a deep connection that led to their eventual marriage. Kerrie was just 21 years old at the time of their wedding and her youthful beauty was a sight to behold. She supported Jerry Lee Lewis through his many ups and downs including health issues and legal troubles. She remained a devoted wife and mother to their son.
Who Was Jerry Lee Lewis?
Jerry Lee Lewis’s marital history was controversial including instances of bigamous marriages and his union with a cousin who was underage at the time. He married Dorothy Barton, the daughter of a preacher, when Jerry Lee Lewis was 16. In Sep 2953, he tied knot with Sally Jane Mitcham, was of dubious validity because it occurred 23 days before his divorce from Barton was final. He filed for divorce in October 1957, after four years. Couple had two children: Jerry Lee Lewis Jr. (1954–1973) and Ronnie Guy Lewis (b. 1956).
His third marriage was to 13-year-old Myra Gale Brown and they had two children: Steve Allen Lewis (1959–1962) and Phoebe Allen Lewis (b. 1963). From October 1971 to June 8, 1982, his fourth marriage was to Jaren Elizabeth Gunn Pate. Lewis’s fifth marriage, to Shawn Stephens, lasted 77 days, from June to August 1983, ending with her death from an overdose of methadone.
His longest marriage was with Kerrie McCarver of over 22 years. After the divorce, Jerry married his seventh wife Judith Lewis on March 9, 2012.
Kerrie McCarver Age
Kerrie McCarver was born on 13 December 1962. She is 61 years old. She holds American nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity.
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Kerrie McCarver Net Worth
Kerrie McCarver’s net worth is $3 million. Lewis was reportedly worth $10 million, at the time of his death. The IRS seized property from Lewis to compensate a $274,000 tax debt, in 1979. He was found innocent of evading taxes, in 1984. Lewis filed for bankruptcy, petitioning that he was more than $3 million in debt, including $2 million he owed to the IRS, in 1988.
Where Is Kerrie McCarver Now?
Kerrie McCarver has maintained a low profile after her divorce from Jerry Lee Lewis in 2005. It is not where she exactly resides. She stayed out of the spotlight and focused on raising their son Jerry Lee Lewis III away from the public eye. It is not clear whether she remains in the music industry or has pursued other interests.
Her current situation is not known. Kerrie’s impact on Jerry Lee Lewis’s life and career cannot be denied. Their 21-year marriage was an important part of his life.
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