Candrice Jowandalyn Williams Obituary (1962 - 2021)

Candrice "Candy" Jowandalyn Williams, 58, Benton Harbor, MI went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021 surrounded by family. Candy was born on September 10, 1962 in Buchanan, MI to the union of Demetrious and Samella (Jones) Hill. She was baptized at an early age and could quote almost any Bible verse you asked her to. She was raised in Buchanan, but received her diploma in Detroit, MI. On September 24, 1983, she married Michael Williams who preceded her in death. Candy was loved by many and was always a joy to be around. She loved to crochet, style hair and spend time with her grandkids. Candy was a two-time Breast Cancer survivor. Before her battle with breast cancer, she worked for many years with her brother at Dialo's Cafe and sister at the Benton Spirit Newspaper. Candy is survived by her mother Samella Harper-Jones of Buchanan, MI; step-father Kenneth Harper of Benton Harbor, MI; four children: Natalya (Justin) Hill and Daniel Jackson of Benton Harbor, MI; Dialo Williams of Buchanan, MI and Kenneth (Megan) Hill of Rifle, CO; brothers: Samuel (Waleska) Hill of Niles, MI and LaShunn (Roshonda) Harper of Benton Harbor, MI; sisters: Princella (The Dazzle) Tobias of Benton Harbor, MI; Darlean (Carey) Kimble of South Bend, IN and Kenya Harper of Atlanta, GA; grandchildren: Violet, Kenneth Jr., Melanie, Jusiah, Justyce and Jalean; aunt Bernestine Freeman of South Bend, IN and uncle Leathalbert Jones of Buchanan, MI; special friend Richard Smith of Benton Harbor, MI and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Her father, Demetrious Hill, and sister, Sheila, Hill preceded her in death. Candy will be remembered for her passion and love for people. She was always a joy wherever she went. She will be truly missed, but we know that she is in the arms of the Lord. Funeral Service for Candy will be Monday, March 1, 2021 at Mt. Zion Church of God in Christ, 1102 N. Red Bud Trail, Buchanan, MI with eulogy by Pastor Quincy Watts. Visitation @ 10am - Noon. Service @ Noon. Burial will follow @ Oak Ridge Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Strong Women of Faith Breast Cancer Support Group at www.strongwomenoffaithbreastcancersupportgroup.org. Online condolences may be made at www.hovensfunerals.com