Candelaria "Candy" Gonzalez Arce, 87, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021 at her home.

She is predeceased by her husband, Manuel Arce; parents, Salome and Caciana Gonzalez; two brothers; three sisters; son-in-law, Ronnie Smith.

Candy leaves behind to cherish her memories her son, Alex Arce and wife Liz; two daughters, Carmen Arismendez and husband Blas and Diana Smith; seven grandchildren, Sarah Fandrei, Rebecca Leadbetter, Mary Hyland, Chris Arismendez, Michael Arismendez, Amanda Harvell and Jackie Harvell; 14 great-grandchildren, Justin, Christopher, Joshua, Malia, Megan, Stephen, Izabella Arismendez, Aden Salazar, Echo Robertson, Kade, Chase Fandrei, Jack, Emmett and Owen Leadbetter; granddog, Blue.

She was a homemaker that loved spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting and gardening. She will be in our hearts forever.

No Services are planned at this time but may be announced at a future date.

Arrangements entrusted to Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service of Boiling Springs, NC. Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.