Candy D. Spence, 67, of China Spring, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 6, 2022 in Waco.
Visitation: 6 – 8 PM Wednesday, November 9 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10 AM Thursday, November 10 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rick Cobb officiating
Candice “Candy” Darlene Spence was born March 21, 1955 in Dallas to parents Aubrey and Dorothy (Lansford) Hightower.
She served in Empowerment House feeding local families for years, homeless ministry- Journey on the streets, and volunteered at Victim Services with Waco PD for many years. Candy was a retired teacher at China Spring ISD for 30 plus years serving in additional capacity helping students pay for lunches so they weren’t left out and giving gifts and accolades to the cleaning crew weekly to show how appreciated they were when most would be overlooked.
She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Suzanne Cremonese, and Linda Vicha.
She is survived by her husband, Eric Spence; daughters, Erica Spence-Armstrong (Jim), Denice Jones (Jeremy); son, Shane Spence; grandchildren, Cayman Spence, Kierstyn Jones (Tyler Havard), Brandt Jones (Rachel Conner), Kannon Spence, and Karson Spence; great-grandchildren, Rhyder Jones, and Kayson Havard; and brothers, Rick Hightower (Sharon), and James Hightower.
In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to Renovation Church, 4809 W. Waco Dr., Waco, TX 76710.
Place of Service: Lake Shore Funeral Home , 5201 Steinbeck Bend; Waco, TX 76708
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I have no words. I love you and will miss you terribly.
May the good Lord wrap his arms around each of you and bring you comfort. I know there are many there who love her and welcomed her with loving arms. She’s in good company. Memories… i shall never forget the yellow ribbons. I hope i told her how precious that was to me. RIP Sista
Sorry for your loss, my prayer’s are with y’all during this dad time. Candy was a very sweet and caring person.
Prays for the family.Candy will be miss.She was one of sweetest lady I have known.
Fly high sweet friend. Your friendship was one of my treasures. Our outings for breakfast, lunch and or us being on a mission were the best times. Seeing you in your element helping others and enjoying what you were doing are some of my fondest memories. Meeting you at the office, and changing your life and seeing you flourish with the help you needed was and is one of our favorite stories. Going with you to feed the homeless and take them bags to help them out were beautiful moments to see. No fear, just love…….They loved you and waited for you when you would show up. Buying 100 pairs of socks, blankets, and back packs and distributing them was such precious time spent with you. You knew the ropes, where to go and who was the neediest. I will miss you and our chats, friendship and time spent together. I love you.
So sorry for the family’s loss. Candy was the sweetest person. RIP
With Sympathy,
Vince, Harriett and Rhonda Rostockyj
My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Candy always had a beautiful smile on her face. She had a heart of gold. Her memories will carry on in the hearts of the many lives she has touched. “GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN “
I have no words. I’m so saddened at the loss of such a beautiful person. To know Candy was to love her. My prayers are with Eric and the family.
Our hearts grieve for you all but rejoice for Candy!
Candy will be missed. Her kindness and love of others is a perfect example of what Christ calls us to do in this life. My thoughts and prayers are with the family….I know you will miss her.
Erica and Family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time. Love and hugs to all.
You will never know how much you mean to us and how much we love you. I still can’t believe you’re gone. You will be missed dearly.
Oh Aunt Candy, you were such a part of my life for so long. I loved you so much. I will never forget how much you loved me when I was very young and longer. I remember that you always let me be a kid, that was awesome. There are so many memories that I hold close to my heart. Thank you and I’ve already been missing you for a long time . Tell my mom and Gram and aunt suz I love them. Love your Rae.
I was so sorry to hear this! Candy was one of the sweetest people I ever knew. Prayers for all the family, I know this has to be the biggest shock and loss. I can just see Candy exploring the beauty of heaven in the presence of our Lord 💔
Eric, Erica, Ricky Hightower and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I have no words, but I am praying for the family. Love y’all.
hope Dominguez-Reese
I was so surprised to hear of your passing. You were one of my dearest friends. I will never forget you. My sincere condolences to your family.
I was so shocked to hear you have moved on to your home in Heaven with Jesus. You were such a sweet young girl and grew into a beautiful and loving servant of God just like your Mother was. Your Mother was such a wonderful friend and Christian example to me. I will never get you and I will keep your precious family in my prayers for God to give them peace and surround them with His love as they adjust to the days ahead.
Oh Candy. It’s a shock when I heard that you had gone home to be with our Heavenly Father. But now you are pain free and are with the most precious person ever. Send prayers to your family on there loss of an amazing lady! You will be dearly missed Candy. Love and will miss you!!
Eric, we are sending our prayers for you and the family. We are so sorry for your loss and wish we could be there with you through this. Come visit us anytime
as we go a long time back.
Candy, you will be missed. I always loved seeing your sweet smile and getting a hug every time. My heart is sad for Eric and family. I rejoice in knowing that you have a home in heaven. Rest my friend. We are not saying good bye just see you soon.
Your love and support kept me going all those years teaching at China spring. You always brightened my day when you came to work in my classroom, but the students you helped benefitted the most. Your love and care will live on in them and in me. Thank you💗
So sorry for your loss Candy was a sweet lady she will be missed dearly.you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Eric and family please accept our sincerest condolences with the passing of Candy! We are shocked with this sad news, Candy had a heart of gold and was always so sweet, our prayers are up for God to wrap his loving arms around the whole family at this time of grief, hugs and love to y’all, Winn and Diane Merghart
Such a beautiful tribute to a beautiful lady.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss this side of Heaven. But may the Lord comfort and strengthen your hearts, knowing she is with the Lord.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
John 14:27 ESV
We are so sorry to hear of your loss this side of Heaven. May the Lord comfort and strengthen your hearts, knowing she is seeing Him face to face.
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”
John 14:27 ESV
My prayers are with you Eric and family on your loss. Candy always had a smile and something nice to say. She will always be remembered for the joy she shared with others and being a friend.
Sending condolences for your loss. She is a great loss for this world. May god receive her with open arm and hold your family in his hand to easy your sorrow.
Candy what a great loss for so many I loved your cooking and your love for children . Eric Shane Erica Denise I love you and so sorry for this loss .your love for your mom was so great it showed. May God give you strength.