Carrie Mann Friend Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Carrie Mann Friend of Lawrence, Kansas, who passed away on July 28, 2025 at the age of 45. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parent Lita Bateson; her grandmother Mina Hundley; and her uncle Jerry Bateson. She is survived by: her husband John Friend; her children, Echo Meuffels, Haley Mann, Rily Mann and Kaden Friend; her siblings, Cassie Messer (Michael), Jamie Frye (Jacob), Brandon Bateson (Alyssa), Shane Cale and Julie Collins-Todd (James); and her granddaughter Syrenadee Mann. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
