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Candace Michelle Stephenson

February 6, 1978 — January 27, 2022

Candace Michelle Stephenson was born February 06, 1978 at University Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She was 43 Years Old.
Candace attended school in Ackerman, MS where she graduated in May 1996. She attended Mississippi State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in 2001 and a Master of Arts Degree in 2003. She studied French at Laval University in Quebec Canada.
Candace was the 1986 Easter Seals Poster Child. She was an artist at the TK Martin Center at Mississippi State and many of her designs were used on Christmas cards for the University.
Candace was a substitute teacher for Choctaw County Schools, Community Volunteer, enjoyed working with children at Ackerman Baptist Church Mission Friends ministries, volunteered at the Choctaw County Hospital and Nursing Home.
Candace is proceeded in death by her Paternal Grandparents W.G. "Speck" and Ila Mae Stephenson, Maternal Grandparents Louis and Joyce Varner, "Pop" James D. "Jimmy" Irving and Aunt Judy Irving Melton.
Candace is survived by her Mother Dannell Varner Irving, Father James William "Steve" (Susan) Stephenson, Brother Chris (Amy) Stephenson, Brother Ryan (Whitney) Irving, "Bestie"- Sister Kenya Lee and her daughter Abby.
Services will be held Monday January 31, 2022 at Ackerman Baptist Church. Visitation at 10:00 and Funeral at 11:00. She will be laid to rest at Weir Presbyterian Cemetery.
In honor of Candace donations can be made to Ackerman Baptist Church Mission Friends.
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Visitation

Monday, January 31, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Ackerman Baptist Church

E Cherry St, Ackerman, MS 39735

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Funeral Service

Monday, January 31, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Ackerman Baptist Church

E Cherry St, Ackerman, MS 39735

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