Candice C. "Candy" Henson

Celebration of Life Service for Candice C. "Candy" Henson will be held on Friday, January 26, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska with Pastor Paul Sowden officiating.  A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.  In honor of Candy, those attending the service can wear casual attire.

Candice Caroline "Candy" Henson, 61 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at her home in Holdrege.  Candy was born February 9, 1956 in Smith Center, Kansas, the second of four children born to Arnold and Shirley (Bell) Pimlott.  She received her primary education in Logan, Kansas, and then graduated from Hill City High School in Hill City, Kansas with the class of 1974.

In 1975, she was united in marriage to Gary Bryant and to this union one son, Coby was born.  In 1980, she was united in marriage to Pete Perez, and to this union one daughter was born, Jessica.  They made their home in Holdrege for a few years before moving to Cawker City, Kansas, until settling back to Holdrege in 1996.  While living in Cawker City, Candy owned her own flower shop which was called, Candy's Corner.  She absolutely loved designing, and helping clients with special occasions in their lives.  After returning to Holdrege, Candy was employed as a supervisor for The Connection, inbound call center until it closed.  At the time of her passing, she was serving as the Assistant Manager of Shopko in Holdrege.

Candy loved gardening, and anything that had to do with flowers.  She had a special place in her heart for animals, and raised many different breeds of dogs throughout the years.  Candy loved spending time with her family and friends, which included barbeques and playing pitch. Her favorite time of the year was Christmas, and a family ritual had to include watching National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation together.  Most of all, Candy loved watching her seven grandchildren growing up!  She loved to dance, and in her spare time, she enjoyed watching KU Basketball.  Her selfless demeanor will be missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents:  Roy and Mary Bell, and Ward and Ida Pimlott; her father, Arnold Pimlott; her brother, Joel Pimlott; nephew, David Wolf; and several beloved aunts, and uncles.

Candy leaves to celebrate her life; her two children:  Coby Bryant and his wife, Tiffanie; and Jessica Perez all of Holdrege; seven grandchildren:  Tessa, Austyn, and Tasha Perez; RiLee and Reagan Pascoe; and Baylie and Hannah Bryant; one great-granddaughter, Paysleigh Pascoe; her mother, Shirley Luft and her step-father, Dale of Smith Center, Kansas; one brother, Eugene Pimlott and his wife, Rocky of Hill City; one sister, Merri Francis of Beloit, Kansas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends she loved dearly.

A private family viewing will be held, and following the family viewing Candy's wish for cremation will take place.

A memorial has been established in Candy's honor, and will be designated at a later date.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.