Candace Cain

Candace Cain, age 61, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence in Springfield.

She was born on July 22, 1959 in Springfield, Illinois, the daughter of V. Stewart and Evaruth (Clemens) Cain.

Mourning her passing are her brothers, Lonnie (wife Cinda) Cain, Kevin (wife Cindy) Cain, and Kelly (wife Judith) Cain; brother-in-law, Robert Mead; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Louie.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and a sister, Kimberly.

Candace loved reading books and enjoyed her time with her friends and family. Throughout Candace’s life, she believed in Jesus as being her Lord and Savior.

She retired from the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Department as a Lieutenant Correctional Officer after 22 years of service and was respected by her co-workers and inmates alike.  Candace loved working in that environment and being able to serve others.

Visitation for Candace will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 from 11:00 AM until time of memorial service at 1:00 PM at Mott & Henning Funeral Home in Athens.

Cremation rites will be accorded.

Memorials can be made to Memorial Home Hospice.

Mott & Henning Funeral Home is assisting the family. On-line condolences can be shared at www.mottandhenning.com.