Candace J Warren

Candy was a devoted daughter to Woodrow W Smith and Sara E (Howard) Smith and sister to Lowell, Gene, Joyce and Kenny Smith who have all preceded her in death. Paternal grandparents were Rev Loyd Smith and Nellie (Smallwood) Smith. Maternal grandparents were George and Sophie (Hoskins) Howard.

Candy is survived by her beloved nieces and nephew: Julie (Smith) Baer, Amy (Taylor) Hamilton, Jennifer (Taylor) Holiga, Adrienne (Smith) Cox, Stephanie (Smith) Okey, Sara (Smith) Sabatino and Scott Smith. Sisters-in-laws: Janice (Mears) Smith and Sharon (Towson) Smith with many great and great great nieces and nephews. Candy also held a special place in her heart for Sherri (Warren) Girondo.

A graduate of Franklin High School, class of 1965, Candy completed 2 bachelor’s degrees from University of Cincinnati: education and fine arts. She also received her Master of Education from Xavier University. Candy’s career spanned 30 years as a teacher and an administrator in education. She retired in 2001, spending most of her professional career at Warren County Career Center, Connersville High School in Connersville, IN, Ross Local School District, Edgewood City Schools and Northwestern Local Schools. Candy was currently working for Warren County Community Services as a Property Manager since 2017. Her manager said that she did so much for the property and the residents and that she was a treasure.

Family was very important to Candy. Upon retirement, Candy cared for her mother until her death in 2009. She was very artistic and created art that has been passed to family for all to enjoy. Candy took pleasure in spending time with family and friends and enjoyed nature. She loved seeing her great-niece Sally Joy and her great-nephews Walker and Henry. She was anxiously awaiting the arrival of 2 more greats this year. Her legacy of love for family and friends will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. Candy will be deeply missed. We know heaven’s gates were wide open for her with family welcoming her to her heavenly home.

A private celebration will be held at a later date.