Candy Lee Smith, age 57

February 4, 1966 – April 5, 2025

Candy Lee Smith, age 57, of Olney, Illinois, passed away at 9:10 PM – Saturday, April 5, 2025, at her home.

Private family services will be held.  In loving memory of Candy, memorials may be made to Richland County Hope.  Arrangements are under the care of Meyer Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.

Candy was born on February 4, 1968, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of John and Sandra (McWilliams) Allen.  She married W. Paul Smith on December 27, 2005, in Henderson, Kentucky.

Candy was a loving wife, mom, daughter, grandma, and sister.  She was a member of the Mount Erie Church of Nazarene.  She enjoyed taking care of her yard, raising flowers, cooking, taking care of her pets.  Candy's time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren, was what she treasured most.

Candy is survived by:

Husband – Paul Smith of Olney, Illinois

Mother – Sandra Jackson of Noble, Illinois

Children – John Fulk of Noble, Illinois; Clinton (Amanda) Fulk of Noble, Illinois; Michelle Fishel of Hope Dale, Illinois; Cheri (Roger) Spillman of Olney, Illinois; Brandy Fields (Johnny Hamilton) of Fort Branch, Indiana; and Brooke (Lee) Rogers of Cynthiaville, Indiana

16 Grandchildren

Several Great Grandchildren

Brother – Buddy Allen of Noble, Illinois

Sister – Shelia (Rodney) Griffith of Flora, Illinois

Candy was preceded in death by her father, brother Danny Allen, grandson Dillon Rogers, father and mother-in-law Willard and Cleo Smith, and aunt and uncle Phyllis and Neil Williams.