Mary Jo Jennings Dazey, age 89 of Wingate, passed away at 3:26 PM Wednesday, March 3, 2021 in the ER of Franciscan Health Hospital, Crawfordsville.  She was born in Jamestown, October 10, 1931 daughter of the late Ted and Phelma Keyes Jennings.  She married Robert Dazey in her parent's home in Wingate, December 24, 1949 and he preceded her in death January 15, 2001.

Mary Jo was a 1949 graduate of Wingate High School.  She worked with her husband operating Dazey Trucking and Garage in Wingate, where she was the bookkeeper.  She was a member of the New Hope Chapel in Wingate.  Mary Jo was an avid Purdue sports fan.  She enjoyed going out on Saturday evenings having dinner with her

sister-in-law Patricia Bane.  One of her highlights was spending time at her daughter and son-in-law's home with her family, especially her great-granddaughters Laken, Laramie Jo, Oaklie & Klansie.

Though her health had slowed her down the past few years, she was sharp witted, had a great smile and enjoyed being with people.

Surviving are: a son; Dan Dazey of Lafayette and daughter; Diana (Tim) Suitors of Hillsboro.  Five grandsons; Brandon (Cheyenne) Suitors, Clint Suitors, Charley Dazey, Chad (Tiffany) Dazey and Chris Dazey.  10 great-grandchildren, a sister-in-law Patricia Bane also survive.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and a sister.

Visitation hours are 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Monday, March 8, 2021 with funeral services beginning at 1:00 PM with Pastor Duane Mycroft officiating, all at Family and Friends Funeral Home of Wingate.  Graveside services will follow in Waynetown Masonic Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope Chapel of Wingate.  Visit us online at www.familyandfriendsfh.com to sign the guest book or share a memory.  Please follow the recommendations of the Indiana State Board of Health in regards Covid-19.