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Carrie was the kind of person who could light up a room simply by being herself.

Carrie Dazey, lovingly known by her family and friends as “MeeMee,” passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2026, at the age of 59, following an automobile accident. She was born on March 31, 1967, in Pasadena, Texas, and lived in Flo, Texas.

Carrie was the kind of person who could light up a room simply by being herself. She was fun, outgoing, full of life, and had a heart that seemed big enough to love everyone she met. She had a way of making people feel welcome, loved, and like they were part of her family. To know Carrie was to know just how deeply she loved the people in her life.

Her family was her world, especially her grandchildren. She was a special wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, and she loved her family with everything she had. Her grandchildren knew that whenever they were in trouble, MeeMee might tell them she was going to “take them around the mulberry bush.” Those are the little memories that will live on and keep her spirit close for years to come.

Carrie had a love for life and knew how to have a good time. She loved the beach, the lake, concerts, and spending time with the people she loved. She was a devoted Kid Rock fan and jokingly considered herself his “secret wife.” Her sense of humor and fun-loving personality were just part of what made her so unforgettable.

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To know Carrie was to know just how deeply she loved the people in her life.

Carrie spent many years working as a nurse before eventually becoming a waitress. During her time working at I-45 Coffee Shop in Fairfield, Texas, she met some of her closest and dearest friends. At the time of her passing, Carrie was volunteering at the local food pantry and working at Family Dollar in Centerville, Texas. Helping others was simply part of who she was.

Carrie leaves behind her beloved husband, Leonard Ridenour; her son, Rusty Dazey of Franklin, Texas; and her adopted-by-heart daughter, Tiffaney Page of Mexia, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jordan Dazey, Katelynn Dazey, Jacob Boyd, and Roper Dazey, along with numerous adopted-by-heart grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends, and countless others who were lucky enough to know and love her.

She is also survived by her brothers, Randy Currie of Lake Limestone and Russ Allen of Teague, Texas.

Carrie was preceded in death by her parents; her adopted-by-heart parents, Helen Currie and Fred Currie; her sister, Debby Bowman; and her brother, Johnny Bradford.

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Helping others was simply part of who she was.

Carrie’s greatest gift was the way she loved. She never needed a reason to care about someone, and her enormous heart had room for everyone. She leaves behind a lifetime of memories, laughter, stories, and love that will continue through the people she touched.

Though her time with us was far too short, the love she gave was immeasurable. MeeMee will be deeply missed, forever loved, and never forgotten. Her family and friends will carry her memory with them—in every laugh, every song, every trip to the lake, every concert, and every moment spent together.

A celebration of life for Carrie “MeeMee” Dazey will be held on September 12, 2026, at Lake Limestone Park 2, from 10 A.M. until dusk.

All who knew and loved Carrie are welcome and encouraged to attend as we come together to celebrate her life, share memories, laugh, cry, and honor the incredible woman she was.

Forever our MeeMee.

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Carrie’s greatest gift was the way she loved.

Final arrangements are under the direction of Walters' Buffalo Funeral Home, Buffalo, Texas -- A Walters Family Funeral Home.