of Alexander, AR

April 20, 1987 - October 6, 2024

Candace Noelle ''Candy'' Szymanski (Kirkpatrick), 37, of Alexander, Arkansas passed away on October 6th, 2024. She was born on April 20th, 1987 in Fort Smith, Arkansas to John and Lisa Kirkpatrick. She is survived by her fiance, Tim Baker; her children, Abigail and Andrew Szymanski; her stepchildren, Abby Simpson (Brandon), Michael Baker (Karissa) and Nick Baker (Reanna); step grand children, Emma, Kaylee and Kruse; her mother, Lisa Kirkpatrick; her sisters, Brandy Kirkpatrick, Amanda Lane (Whitney), Miranda Evans; nieces, Lylah and Lucca; nephews, Lewis, Blake, Aidyn, Kai and Daniel and special friend, Jazzoline Hawk; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins and a host of beloved extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, John Kirkpatrick and her grandson, Gunner Baker.

Candace earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Arkansas before becoming a history teacher at Lisa Middle School where she loved each and every child's life she touched. She traveled the world and left her sunshine behind everywhere she went. She will be deeply missed by everyone she met in the short time she had here with us.

Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 19th, 2024 at 2:00pm at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home Chapel in Little Rock, Arkansas and a final goodbye immediately following at Alexander City Park Fountain.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Drummond Funeral Home
10900 Interstate 30
Little Rock, AR  72209
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com