Candace Rhiannon Sneed, AKA Sport, 40, of Columbia, KY died Friday, August 4, 2023 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY. She was born February 22, 1983 in Campbellsville, KY, a daughter of Roger Coffey and Kay Moore Coffey.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Bobby & Jerri Moore and Hobert & Mary “Pete” Coffey.
Candace excelled in lots of things in her short life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, but mostly sitting at home. She lit up any room she walked in. She was fast with her witty words and could make the gloomiest day bright. She graduated from Adair County High School in 2001 with a Who’s Who Award, won multiple awards for horticulture and then graduated from PJ School of Cosmetology in 2013. Candace also worked in the family business, Moore’s Pool Room.
SURVIVORS:
Her husband: Craig Sneed of Columbia
Her father: Roger Coffey of Jamestown
Her mother: Kay Moore Coffey of Columbia
5 sons: Gaven Bernard (Katlyn Stotts), Greysen Bernard (Lyndsi Marcum), Gage Bernard, Gunnar Sneed and Prestin Sneed all of Columbia
1 daughter: Jocelyn Sneed (Tanner Rooks) of Columbia
1 sister: Bethany Holtzclaw (Zach) of Russell Springs
2 brothers: Brandon Coffey and Lucas Coffey (Brandy) both of Columbia
5 nieces, 3 nephews & one on the way
Father-in-law & mother-in-law: JR & Dee Sneed of Columbia
Sister-in-law: Ashley McGinnis (Jason) of Columbia
Several aunts, uncles, & cousins that she loved dearly
Special close friend: Amanda Pepper & several more
She was well loved and is going to be greatly missed by so many in life. She was special to everyone and if you ever had a “Sport” experience, you already know how kind, loving and giving she was. She would open her home to anyone needed it and she ended her journey with giving life to others.
Funeral Service: Friday, August 11, 2023 at 1:00 P.M. at Grissom-Martin Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Withers officiating
Burial: Jones Chapel Cemetery
Visitation: After 5:00 P.M. Thursday
Casket Bearers: Wesley Thomas, Stephen “Petie” Burton, Brandon Blair, Dennis Gilbert, Camdon Harvey, Donnie Curry
Honorary Casket Bearers: Gaven, Greysen, Gage Bernard and Gunnar Sneed
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate a donation to a fund established at Bank of Columbia for school supplies for the boys. Donations can also be left at the funeral home.
Grissom-Martin Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
