Candace Housner Burd, 72, of Ocean Village in Fort Pierce, Florida, passed away on Saturday, July 2nd, 2022.

Candy was born on August 30th, 1949, in New Jersey. She grew up in Pennington, NJ, then resided in Roxboro, NC for 40+ years where she was a long-time teacher and counselor. Candy and her husband, Doug then retired to her favorite place, Ocean Village. Candy and Doug celebrated 50 years of marriage in 2021. She enjoyed laughing, spending time with friends, fashion, traveling, and cooking. She also loved competing and playing bocce' with her "Tiki Tribe" friends several times a week. Candy was a member of Long Memorial United Methodist Church in Roxboro, NC and First Church of Fort Pierce, FL.

She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Doug Burd; two children: Daughter, Ticia (Chad) Hicks and son, Blake (Brittany) Burd; grandchildren: Makenzie, Tyler, Carly, and Camden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard & Gwen Housner and sister Cheryl Housner.

A visitation will be held July 7th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, at Yates Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1101 South US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34950. The family requests that everyone please wear the brightest colors you have, to share in celebrating Candy's colorful lifestyle. You can send flowers or make donations to Long Memorial United Methodist Church of Roxboro, NC; First Church of Fort Pierce, FL or The Alzheimer's Association.

For Flowers, please contact Giordano's Floral Creations at 772-742-2464, their website is www.gfloral.cc.