Charlotte - Mrs. Canady passed away on April 16, 2018 at the age of 94. She was born May 6, 1923 in Weldon, NC to the late Donald F. and Lola Adkins Moseley. Jean was the wife of the late Alex G. Canady and the devoted mother of Alex (Al) G. Canady, Jr. (Judy), New Smyrna Beach, FL, Gregory L. Canady (Martha), Social Circle, GA, Carole C. Smith (Larry, deceased), Springfield, VA, and Richard G. Canady (Brenda), Charlotte, NC. She is also survived by five grandchildren: A.G. Canady, III (Nicole), Kathryn C. Myers (Chuck), J. Steven Smith (Tricia), Zachary S. Smith and Gregory D. Canady. Jean was blessed with five great-grandchildren: Trey and Ava Myers, Lola Canady, Kate and Emily Smith. She is also survived by her sister, Lola Marie Broughton of Missouri and was predeceased by her three brothers, Donald, Robert (Bob) and Hubert Moseley.
Jean was a community volunteer later in life after working as a bookkeeper while raising her family. She volunteered with the American Red Cross and Friendship Meals for many years.
Graveside funeral services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 11:00 am. Jean was a long time member of St. John’s Baptist Church and memorial contributions may be made in her name to St. John’s Baptist Church for the Homeless Men’s Mission.
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