Candice

Carter

Candice (Candy) Carter was born on December 22, 1958, to the union of Theatric King Sr. and Willie Ruth Mills in Toledo, Ohio. She departed this life on August 10, 2026 at home.

Candy confessed Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Swanton, Ohio under Pastor, Rev. Willie B. Welch.

Candy was educated in the Swanton and Anthony Wayne school systems and attended Penta County Vocational and Technical Center, where she majored in cosmetology. She graduated in 1977 and soon earned her cosmetology license. Over the years, Candy styled, colored, cut, and cared for many clients' hair throughout the Toledo, Ohio area.

On August 29, 1981, Candy married the love of her life, Ronald Carter and to this union 3 daughters were born, Tiffany, Veronica and Simone.

Candy was truly a fighter, she was a two time cancer survivor. She survived ovarian and breast cancer, never loosing her faith or joy.

Candy was genuine in every sense of the word, never afraid to speak her mind, and always true to herself. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, shopping, and decorating for any and all occasions. She loved to dress and get jazzy, but most of all she loved spending time with her family. Her Grandchildren were the joy of her life.

Candy touched many lives and will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years Ronald Carter, parents: Theatric King Sr. and Willie Ruth Mills, son Branden DeValt, brothers: Theatric King Jr., and Darius Chris King, sisters: Darletta King and Joanne King, grandson Xzeaveon Carter, father-in-law Albert Carter and mother-in-law Doreatha Carter.

Candy leaves to cherish her memory: Daughters: Tiffany Carter, Veronica (Rodney) Smith, and Simone Carter, all of Toledo, Ohio. Sisters: Jean Petty of Mt. Morris, MI, Beverly Neal of Toledo, Ohio, Harriet (Apple) King of Flint, MI, and Michelle (Welmer) Medley, Jr., of Swanton, Ohio, Sisters-In-Law: Debra (Elder Clarence) Wiliams and Pamela (Michael) McChester of Toledo, Ohio, Brother-In-Law: Charles Carter of Toledo, Ohio. Grandchildren: Branden DeValt Jr., Dezere DeValt, Chrystianna Carter-Taylor, DanWoyne Carter, DeWayne Carter, Braxten DeValt, Keywuan Carter, Antonio Taylor Jr., Ronald Carter, Kourtney Scott, Makayla Carter-Taylor, Viviano Carter, Ceanna Richardson, Miracle Smith, Veronica Smith, Braynique Carter, Carter, Bella Riley,, Royalty Riley Great-Grandchildren: Joseph Session Jr, Kamiya DeValt, Haden DeValt; great granddaughters, Iyla Devalt, Nyanni Carter and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many other relatives and friends and a lifelong best friend Rose (Samuel) Gant.