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Candace "Candy" Bennett

May 25, 1954 — May 4, 2019

Candace Barrett "Candy" Bennett, age 64, of Powder Springs, Georgia passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, May 18, 2019 at Macland Presbyterian Church in Powder Springs with Joshua Merriman officiating. The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 18th from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm at Macland Presbyterian Church.

Born in Athens, GA, Candy lived most of her life in Cobb County. After graduating from Osborne High School, she obtained her Master's Degree in Education from Kennesaw State University, and her Specialist from Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Afterwards, she taught at Hickory Hills Elementary School in Marietta for 25 years, where she helped start the ESOL Program for Hispanic students. She also loved animals, and volunteered at Zoo Atlanta for many years.

Survivors include: Son, Dillon Barrett Bennett, Marietta, GA; 3 Siblings, Karen (Ed) Gooden, Marietta, GA, Jeff (Julie) Barrett, Mableton, GA and Tim (Shari) Barrett, Marietta, GA; Several Nieces and Nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Candy Bennett's memory to the Cobb County Humane Society. West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta is in charge of her arrangements. Online guest book at www.westcobbfuneralhome.com .
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