Candy Vaphiadis

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Candy Vaphiadis

<p>On January 2, 2025, Candy Vaphiadis (nee Posey) went home to be with the Lord after suffering an unexpected stroke.</p><p><br></p><p>Candy was born in Harbor Beach Michigan in 1947. She later moved and spent her time in Livonia until getting married and settling down in Beverly Hills Michigan.</p><p><br></p><p>She graduated from Michigan State University and started teaching in Livonia Public Schools. This was where she developed a network of lifelong friendships. She was a dedicated teacher for so many students and made a lasting impact on everyone she met.</p><p><br></p><p>She retired early to raise her children and serve in the school and church.</p><p><br></p><p>Candy was a loving sister, wife, mother, aunt, and grandmother. She lived for caring and serving for others. She loved her Faith and Church Community, traveling to Greece, playing bridge, cooking, hosting guests in her home, and taking care of her family- especially her grandchildren. They were the light of her life.</p><p><br></p><p>She was the glue to so many things. She cherished her cousins in California and Indiana, her husband’s family in Greece, Texas, and NY, her in-laws in Florida, and her brother in Arkansas. Candy tirelessly kept up with all these extended family members’ lives and made every effort to acknowledge and/or attend milestones for each and every person she cared for.</p><p><br></p><p>Once her grandchildren and great nephews were born, they took priority over everything. She always had endless treats, crafts, toys, and surprises for them. They all cherished playing card games with her and hearing her stories about life.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by her husband John, daughter Abby (Rafeek) Habib, son David Vaphiadis, brother Stanley Clare, and grand children Savina, Angelina, Melina, and Jonah Habib.&nbsp;In addition to her parents, she was preceded in life by her sister Pamela Demery and brothers Adrian and Dean Posey.</p><p><br></p><p>She is already so missed by her family and friends. Her servant’s heart made a lasting impact and she will never be forgotten.</p><p><br></p><p>John 11:25-26</p><p>Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live: And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?</p><p><br></p><p>Family will receive friends and loved ones on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 4:00-8:00PM at A.J. Desmond &amp; Sons, Vasu, Rodgers, Connell Chapel (32515 Woodward Avenue, Royal Oak, MI 48073). Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 10AM at Grace Baptist Church (280 E Lincoln Street, Birmingham, MI 48009). Visitation prior will begin at 9:30AM. Candy will be laid to rest at White Chapel Cemetery.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial contributions in Candy's honor may be made out to <a href="//give.cru.org/0586218?modal=give-gift&amp;d=0586218">Cru Missionaries: Amos and Ashley Miguel Chapter</a>, to guide them in bringing the teachings of Jesus Christ to the Japanese.</p><p><br></p>
December 2, 1947 - January 2, 202512/02/194701/02/2025
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Janet Putman

January 11, 2025

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Cindy and Jay Verner

January 09, 2025

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Our hearts and prayers are with you .Love in Christ Cindy and Jay Verner
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Marilyn Brown

January 09, 2025

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Candy touched my heart throughout our friendship .Her love for John, Abby, David, family and friends will live on through our Memories.
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Mr and Mrs , Tom & Debbie Mohan

January 09, 2025

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We wanted to plant a tree that represents your life well lived and carried on through your family. Just like the branches will reach to the sky.
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Jean Ellen Warner

January 08, 2025

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With loving memories of "Candy Vaphiadis". She now rests in the Arms of our LORD and SAVIOR Jesus Christ. May this bring you comfort, peace and joy.
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Anonymous

January 08, 2025

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Hubbell Roth & Clark

January 07, 2025

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Our deepest condolences.Your HRC Family
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Anonymous

January 07, 2025

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Carole and Nicole Demery

January 06, 2025

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You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Candy will be greatly missed. She was a wonderful, kind and loving person.