Candace Howard Obituary

We announce the death of Candace Howard (Gaston, South Carolina), who passed away on July 2, 2026. Candace will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Candace Howard to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Milton Elmer Fairley and Elsie Marie Fairley (Ball); her brother Milton Elmer Fairley; her stepsons, Paul Howard and Chris Howard; her sister Cindy Hatchell; and her pets, Jasper and JJ.

She is survived by: her husband James Howard; her pet Lily; her children, Pearl Griffiths (David) and Jimmy Ledford, Jr. (Veronica); her grandchildren, Paul (Brandy), Anthony (Lindsey), Lisa (Matthew), Shalesa (Chris), Brittany (Dean), Amber Ledford, Zachary (Amber) and Elizabeth (Daniel); and her sister Penny Davidson. She is also survived by 19 great- grandchildren; 5 step grandchildren and one step great-grandchild.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in her name.