Candice E. Reed

She passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026 at the age of 41.

Predeceased by her mother, Cinderella Reed; sister, Monique Shantee Reed; maternal grandmother, Eleanor Wood; maternal step-grandfather, Herman Wood; paternal grandmother, Ruth Reed; paternal grandfather, Russell Reed II.

She is survived by her children, Jaedyn Smith, Jacqari Smith & Jayce Smith; father, Russell Reed; siblings; Eric (Shannon) Close, Reggie (Shannon) Close, Susanne (David) Switzer & Jeffrey (Cherie) Reed; father of her children, J.D. Smith; nieces & nephews, Desiree Madera, Mari Madera, Neveah Close, Casimer Close, Jamin Close, Action Jaxon Switzer, Kehlani Swizter, Jeffrey Reed Jr. & Richard Russell Reed; aunts & uncles, Tina Stupia, Fred Stupia Jr., Anthony Stupia, Peter Stupia, Christopher Wood, David Reed Sr., Charles Reed Sr. & Daryl Reed; and many cousins & friends.

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Boulevard.

Internment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, 2650 Lake Avenue.

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