I remember going down stairs and her listening to korn and jumping on the bed with her when I was just a little kid. She was a an amazing friend, sister, mother. I will miss her dearly. 

She and her family lived 1 house away from ours I can remember her coming Over knocking on the door asking if the kids could come out in play. You was a beautiful person in side n out running you into the local Walmart you seeing me with my 1st born, you use to come over in sing you are my sunshine to my niece you will be greatly missed your boys will have a beautiful angel looking over them rest in Peace beautiful prayers for the family n friends 

 I am not girly and do not have typical girlfriends and candace respected that from day 1 and we just clicked. She was my best friend for a long time and cared about everyone, fed everyone, listened to everyone, was so competitive in sports and with her bengals, but never in life-she wanted everyone to be happy and excel, that was never a competition for her. Shes gonna be so pissed shes not able to host tomorrow and make sure everyone is taken care of, fed and comfortable. I'll miss you forever buddy. 

I didn’t know candy super well at least not in recent years, but I met her and knew her when I was a teenager. At the time she had one or two of her boys running around the house I had always wondered how she did it managing a house full of boys and it wasn’t much long later when I got older that I also had a house full of boys, four boys. Her and I connected about that in more recent years and thought it was so funny. I remember a lot about candy and she had a strong personality but you could tell that she was so responsible, loving, hilarious, and she spoke her mind.  Loved all those things about her and I looked up to her when I was a teenager. She even helped me out when I was super hung over a couple of times I needed somewhere to just drink some water and adjust to the light before going home to my mom. 😂 I remember many a conversation that was held on that porch hanging out with her while she smoked her cigarette. Many fun stories, many good memories. She was such a cool person to know and I do wish I would have developed a stronger friendship with her again in my adult years as I am sure, we would have a ton to relate about and laugh about. words cannot explain my sorrow for this loss. Please know you all are in my thoughts as you navigate this life changing time. 

My heart goes out to ur family ! It breaks my heart candy and I were child hood  friends for many years ! She was a one of a kind sweet girl that I will never forget! She had such a great soul a genuine person truly a one of a kind she will be forever missed 

Candy and I went to high school together and both participated in drama club and yearbook. She was a really good writer, and I especially liked her short stories, which she wrote for fun in a notebook she carried around with her. She was really creative and so smart! 

Whenever we had something to figure out, she was the first one to think of a good solution. When we were in yearbook together, we had to go sell yearbook ads at lunchtime. We would scream sing Alanis Morissette in the car, even though Candy was way too cool to like Alanis Morissette. She listened to them because she knew I liked them. 

Candy was really funny on stage, but preferred to be backstage, figuring out the lights and how to build a set during high school theater. She was just one of those people who is good at whatever she tries. I would have been jealous of her if she wasn’t so nice. She made everybody feel really welcome and a part of the group, even people that were maybe a little annoying! With her warm personality, gorgeous long hair, bright eyes, and great sense of humor, she could have been super popular in high school, but she liked to hang out with us theater nerds. 

I feel lucky that I got to be her friend in high school. She made the world a kinder and more fun place just by being in it.

So sorry for your loss the Requarth family 

I have so many memories  with Candy that I just don't even know what to write about. There is not enough space or words for me to tell you all how much I love Candy, and all of the great times that we had together.  I met Candy before we started school, my Grandma lived next door to her family. We would play together outside. We started school at the same time, and we went to all the same schools to stay together.  We graduated together. We went roller skating almost every weekend in our early teen years.  And we was good, we would do a trick holding hands and skating in circles. We had so much fun chasing each other in the rink, and looking at boys. We went to the Salem Mall a lot around this age too. We would look in the music and clothing stores, usually having no money, just a good time together. We took the school bus together most of our lives. I remember getting off the bus, and walking to Nancy's for candy.  We had passes for Kings Island and spent many days there hanging out. You was always braver than I was, and you got me to feel safe to ride everything by the time summer was over. We went to haunted houses, concerts, we did the drama club together. You was so involved in that and Yearbook in high school. You did so much for both groups. I can remember just sitting on your daybed in your room and us talking away. Just being with you made life so much fun for me. You were outgoing while I was shy. We made a great team of friends. We got older, had families, and didn't have as much time to hang out. I really wish I could go back and spend more time with you. Life just goes by so quickly. You have the most amazing young men as sons, and I know how proud you always was of your boys. I'll always be here for them, as you would have been for my kids. My kids say you were like a second mom to them. They said even though they didn't see you all of the time, they felt like they could talk to you about anything. I can't believe that I'm saying goodbye. I believe that our loved ones will be in heaven waiting for us. I can't wait to see you when my time comes. I love you so much Candy.

My family and I have had the privilege of living next door to Candace and her family for the past several years. The following are special memories my children wanted to share about Candace:

E: Candace always gave us bubbles. I loved blowing bubbles with Ian and her. We had so much fun. I loved our water balloon fights. The squirt guns were fun too. She was always so nice to us.

N: When I was to be in bed, sleeping, but really wasn't, I would sneak over to my window to see if she was on her porch. She would wave at me, and I would wave back. Then she would tell me to go back to bed. (By the way, Candace never snitched)

Candace always strived to share joy in the midst of her own hurt. I appreciate the simple memory making moments she created for Ian and our children. She knew it was the little things that meant the most. During one of these playdates, Candace shared, "At the end of the day, I don't know what's going to happen. All I can say is that I have raised the most amazing boys. They are so smart, and kind, and strong." 

Austin, Shawn, Jakob, and Ian, no words suffice. At such a young age, you have had to shoulder more than many others will ever have to in a lifetime. Whenever I hear any of you say a sarcastic or witty comment, I immediately think of your mom and her perfectly timed dry sense of humor. I have witnessed your gentle strength. I admire your kindness in spite of the hurt you have endured. Your mom loved you all beyond words. She always spoke so highly of you. You were her entire world. I don't have the right words to say, but please know we are always here for you. 

Love, 

Ashley and the rest of the Nguyen crew