Candy Lee Dunlap

October 14, 1955 - September 29, 2017

Candy Lee (Carrel) Dunlap, age 61 years, a resident of the Glendale community in Pope County, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017, at her home. Candy was born October 14, 1955 in Red Bud (Randolph County) Illinois. She was the eldest of four children born to Howard Dean Carrel and Kathryn B. (Heal) Carrel. Candy is survived by: her children – Sarah (Hani) Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Troy W. Perkins of Glendale, Casey Dunlap of Glendale, Dustin (Keyanna) Dunlap of Tallahassee, Florida, Bruce Dunlap of Paducah, Kentucky, and Kenya (Tavis) Davis of Eldorado; 6 grandchildren; 2 brothers – Holbert (Sonya) Carrel of Lafayette, Tennessee and Kenneth (Sandy) Carrel of Birchwood, Tennessee; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Candy was preceded in death by her parents: Howard Dean Carrel and Kathryn B. Kelso as well as a brother – William Dean Carrel. Candy was a graduate of Vienna High School and had earned an Associate of Science degree from Shawnee Community College. She devoted her working career to education. Candy taught in the special needs department at Roosevelt Elementary School in West Palm Beach, Florida. Candy was active in the Boys and Girls Club in West Palm Beach, where she volunteered as an art teacher. Candy had enjoyed a variety of hobbies and pastimes through the years, including music and dancing. She enjoyed watching television and particularly enjoyed QVC as well as the ministry of Joel Osteen. Candy is fondly remembered as an excellent cook. She was renowned for her peach cobbler and chicken. Candy cherished time spent with her family and friends. A private graveside service honoring the life of Candy Dunlap will be conducted Thursday, October 5, 2017, at the Belknap Masonic Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Oscar Cross Boys and Girls Club, 2956 Park Avenue, Paducah, Kentucky 42002.