November 14, 2026
“But those who hope in the Lord shall renew their strength, they will soar on wings like Eagles, they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31
Carrie Elizabeth Sexton Darlas, was born December 23, 1981 to parents Sherri Brown Keelin and Elwood Sexton, both of Ashland, Ky. Carrie passed away peacefully at home, Sunday, November 8th, following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her step-father who treated her as one of his own, Avery Keelin, her grandparents, Edgar Brown and Emma Jean Ruggles Reeves, a special uncle, Steven Reeves, and an infant nephew, Jordan Keelin.
Left to cherish her memory are her five children, Ciarra Sexton of Ashland, Tayler (Deanna) Darlas & Madelynn (Blake) Tsai of Pueblo, CO; Kaden (Taylor) Darlas, and Charles “CJ” Darlas of Ashland, Ky; two sisters Gina Keelin & Christy Newcomb, both of Ashland, her significant other, Michael Tucker, and three grandchildren, Adalynn & Evelynn Tsai & Brennan Darlas, with one more on the way next spring.
Carrie was a free spirit. Ever since she learned to walk at 8 months old, she’s been on the go. Nothing could stop her once she put her mind to something. She had a zest for life that she instilled in her kids at a young age. From four wheeling out on Rockhouse Road to shooting guns, mudding in her old red jeep with the windows down or doing donuts and going sledding, she loved a thrill.
She had a wild and colorful sense of fashion with a flair for the dramatic. She could literally create an outfit in five minutes from a scrap of cloth, a scarf, or an old shower curtain. She’d cut a hole in it, wrap it around her and make a sarong, a shawl or a tutu and some leggings. If anyone could pull it off, she could.
Even in her darkest hours she had a light that shined within her and a heart of gold for anyone who needed her. She loved people from all walks of life and tried her best to be the kind of friends anyone would want to have.
But Carrie was far from perfect. She had friends that turned into enemies, misunderstandings that led to lost friendships, dishonesty and deceit that caused her a lot of pain for a lot of years. She was a spitfire ITZY BITZY little thing, with a mouth and temper to match, who wouldn’t take no for an answer, which wasn’t always to her advantage. She traveled a lonely road full of disappointment and heartache during her adult years.
But at the end of the day, it was always her family that was closest to her heart. During the hardest times of her life, it was her fighting spirit and her love of family that kept her going. We have been blessed to know her and to love her for her short time on Earth. Her memory will forever be etched upon our hearts.
We are proud to have Lazear Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. A celebration of life will be held at a future date for family and friends who wish to attend.
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