Candace -Candy- Alexander

ALEXANDER, Candace Candy, age 52, of Flushing passed away Sunday, February 6, 2005 at Avalon Hospice after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, February 12, 2005 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Miller Road Chapel, 8138 Miller Rd., Swartz Creek.  Rev. Jim Nelson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until the time of service Saturday at the funeral home.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Candy Alexander Memorial Fund.  Candy was born December 16, 1952 in Flint, the daughter of the late Lon and Mary (Wisda) Alexander.  Candy was active with the Barbara Karmanos Breast Cancer Foundation and loved gardening, fishing, painting, and bear collecting.  She spent much of her time helping others.  Candy is survived by:  partner Jenny Harris, mommy #2 to Jamie Lenhart; adopted mom Dorothy Harris; brothers Phillip (Carolyn) Alexander of Davison, Richard (Gaetane) Alexander of Mt. Morris; sisters Karen (Ed) Wheeler of Commerce, Teresa Leonard of Davison; special pets Tazz, Lilly, Shelby, Buddy, Zoe.  She was preceded in death by brother Lonnie Alexander.  A special thanks to Dr. Paul Derderian and the staff at Avalon Hospice.  Friends may share an online condolence or post a tribute for the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com