In Memory

Candi Spikes (Van Patter)

    May your light shine forever...

 

You were taken away from us way too soon.  Obituary to be posted in a few days..  3/19/13



 
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03/20/13 06:04 PM #1    

Sharon Adams (Beggs)

Candi Ann (Spikes) Van Patter
 



Candi Ann Van Patter

September 14, 1963 - March 19, 2013

Candi Ann (Spikes) Van Patter, 49, of Little Rock passed peacefully on March 19, 2013 because of complications from an auto accident. She was born on September 14, 1963 in Little Rock.

She is survived by her mother Karen (Spikes) Clements, father Jim Spikes, younger sister Miki Deerman, younger brother Jimmy Spikes, her two children Drew Van Patter and Devin Van Patter, and loving boyfriend Tom Qualls.

She was a graduate of McClellan High School in Little Rock and went on to receive a Bachelor’s of Education from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Candi was a beloved 4th grade teacher at Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in Little Rock, where she taught for 19 years.

She received the Teacher of the Year Award from MLK Elementary for the 2011-2012 school year. She was the Classroom Teacher’s Association representative for MLK Elementary. Candi served on the Arkansas Department of Education writing assessment team as well as numerous district writing committees and school committees. She was also a big volunteer for the Susan G. Komen RFTC Survivor Parade. Candi was selected by the Gilder Lehrman Summer History Institute to study in London, England and Denver, Colorado.

Candi loved and accepted all with no judgment. She was an amazing example of living life to its fullest and not taking anything for granted.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Arkansas Dream Center (ARDC). Information can be found at www.ardreamcenter.tv

Visitation will be held 6:00-8:00 p.m., Friday, March 22, 2013 at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, (501)224-8300
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Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ, 10900 N. Rodney Parham Road, Little Rock, Arkansas.


03/21/13 05:22 PM #2    

Edie Howard (Twitty)

March 21st 2013

 

Candi,

Was a very special person, we had great memories being in drill team together in High School.  Candi, always had a smile on her face and I always enjoyed our bunking parties and swimming at her house when she lived in Windamere. She was a very special person.  I was so saddened to hear of this Accident and that at 49 she has left this world.  I know that Candi was a great teacher and her Kids really loved her, She had a way of making the room light up when she was there.  My prayers are with the family, her children and all of us knew what a wonderful person she was... She will be missed by all. In loving memory..... Edie Howard Twitty...  


03/23/13 10:35 PM #3    

Mary Hess (Joyner)

Candii,

I always remember everytime I seen her she had a bright smiles on her face. Last time I seen Candii was at the class reunion enjoying life with that big smile. She was such a joy to be around. Heavem has a angle now. She will live on in your heart. Candii would want that. She will will be missed by everyone sthat she touched. One off gods special angles. I pray for the family in the daysi ahead. In

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