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Candy Ann Edwards

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May 28, 1972 - July 12, 2024

Candy Ann Edwards, 52, peacefully passed away on July 12, 2024, in Pocahontas surrounded by her family. She fought a courageous battle with cancer. Born on May 28, 1972, in Cedar Rapids.

Candy is survived by an adoring family, including her mother, Bonnie Edwards;  three sons, Ben and Bryan Edwards, and Christopher Dowd; her partner, Sean Freeman; three sisters, Debbie O’Neil, Donna Schroeder and Denise DeCarlo; and four grandchildren Troy, Patrick, Sophia and Benedict. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold Edwards.

She is known for her love of fun inflatables, milk chocolate and cozy campfires. Her beloved dog Buttons was a constant and loving companion.

Candy lived her whole life in Iowa and attended Algona High School, with the last four years in Havelock.

A private family celebration of her life will be held to honor Candy’s memory and spirit. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who knew her.

A special thanks for the Pocahontas Community Hospital staff and the St. Croix Hospice for their compassion and dedication to end of life support.

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