Candace D. Wells

Candace Darlene Wells, ARNP of Tallahassee, FL passed away on December 28, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family. Candace was born December 20th, 1952 in Dayton, Ohio to her late parents, Lt. Col. Perry Pershing Wells and Gwendolyn Towson Wells. She was the middle child of three daughters, and is survived by her sisters Karen Wells and Tawnya Elworthy. Candace received her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing from Florida State University. She graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with a Master’s degree in Nursing. Candace had a long career in public health, and specialized in Obstetrics and Gynecology. As a Nurse Practitioner, Candace held a medical license in Florida since 1974. She spent 20 years in private practice, worked in public health and in a hospital setting prior to joining the medical staff at Florida State University Health Services in 2000. Candace was certified as a Women’s Health and Family Practice Nurse Practitioner; was a member of the Florida Nurses Association, the Tallahassee Council of Advance Practice Nurses, the Sigma Theta International Honor Society of Nursing, and was a founding member of VaVa Sisterhood at Florida State University Women’s Clinic. Candace was an avid lover of nature and gardening. Extremely artistic, she enjoyed creating things with her hands including making Halloween costumes for her children, clothing, draperies, and bedding for her beloved grandson, Brooks. Her children, Fletcher and Ashley, have fond memories of their mother hand-sewing detailed costumes each year, including Fletcher’s “Dopey” and Ashley’s “Snow White.” Candace loved to cook, bake, shop, travel, and was particularly drawn to Japanese art. Candace was an elegant, intelligent woman with a warm, nurturing temperament. Though often soft spoken, Candace was also an outspoken advocate of issues she was passionate about. Her loving attitude and “no filter” sense of humor made her a joy to be around. She was a generous, honest friend and a great listener. Candace is survived by her husband, Ion Sancho, her children, Ashley Brooke Tucker, Fletcher Harold Herrald, V, and Jason English; her grandson, Michael Brooks Tucker; her stepson, Ion Sancho, II; her sisters, Karen Wells of Havana, Florida and Tawnya Elworthy of North Reading, Massachusetts, her half-sister, Beverly Ann Wells of Kettering, Ohio; and by her son-in-law, Michael Ray Tucker and Fletcher Harold Herrald, IV (father of Ashley Tucker and Fletcher Herrald, V). She was preceded in death by her parents and her beloved dog, Zoey. Her “Celebration of Life” memorial service for her family and friends will occur at a time and place yet to be determined. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Candace’s name to one of the following charities: Planned Parenthood, Pollinator Partnership, or National Wildlife Resources Defense Council (NWRDC). Todd Wahlquist with Bevis Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements. 850-385-2193, www.bevisfh.com “Your life was a blessing, Your memory a treasure. You are loved beyond words, Missed beyond measure.” -Unknown.

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Candace D. Wells

December 20, 1952 - December 28, 2016