Candace “Candy” Leigh Herron Bryant

1960-2023

 

     Candace “Candy” Leigh Herron Bryant, 63 of Keokuk, IA passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL.

     She was born June 12, 1960 in Lenexa, KS the daughter of Ross Lee and Ruby Grace Crandel Herron.  She graduated from Warsaw High School in Warsaw, IL with the class of 1978.  She later attended Midstate College and completed the Medical Assistant Program in 1999.

     On July 4, 1986 Candy was united in marriage to Thomas Len Bryant in Keokuk.  He survives. 

     Other survivors include four children, Tonya J. Davis (TJ) of Columbia, MO, Kayla L. Bryant of Keokuk, Dana M. Bryant of Columbia, MO and Thomas R. Bryant of Casselberry, FL and four grandchildren, Sierra Grace, Cali Rose, Emmaleigh Elaine and Carlie Jo.  She is also survived by four siblings, Mark Herron (Linda) of Bridgeville, PA, Nick Herron of Bridgeville, PA, Roby Hammond of Kahoka, MO and Rebecca Metternich (Alvin) of rural Carthage, IL. 

     She was preceded in death by her parents, step-mother, Carolyn Elaine Herron, step-father, Raymond Priebe, one sister, Mary Marcel Hershberger and one brother-in-law, John Hammond. 

     Candy had been employed by Carl Sandburg College in Carthage, IL as an adjunct instructor.

     She was a faithful member of Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Keokuk.  Candy had also been a member of Keokuk Sister Cities from 1996-2000.

     Candy enjoyed all types of crafts and created beautiful items. She loved to go on camping trips with her family and making memories by the campfire.  Over the years, she enjoyed many memorable vacations, including a cruise to the Bahamas and a train trip to Washington, D.C.  Candy adored her grandchildren and treasured the time she spent with them.

     A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, at the Living Waters Assembly of God Church in Keokuk with Pastor Larry Wallingford officiating.  Burial will be in the Sandusky Cemetery in Sandusky, IA. 

     Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, at the Vigen Memorial Home in Keokuk, IA with family meeting with friends at that time.   

     In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Polycystic Kidney Foundation or to Living Waters Assembly of God Church.

     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.vigenmemorialhome.com