Candy Lynn Johnson

Candy Lynn Johnson, 64, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend entered eternal life on Saturday March 18, 2023. She was born September 1, 1958 to Robert and Marge Darkey and united in loving marriage to Charles Johnson on May 6, 1978.

A kind, caring, beautiful soul, Candy had a nurturing heart for her entire family and was a friend to all who knew her. A stay-at-home mom raising her two young children, she loved to volunteer her time at any activities at which her children were participants, from Girl Scout Troop Leader to Odyssey of the Mind Head Coach. Candy also worked in financial planning, was an engaged member of the Cascade Christian Church community, and her own life experience led to important work with the National Kidney Foundation. Her love and legacy will live on in the countless lives she touched. 

Candy is predeceased by parents Robert and Marge Darkey. She is survived by her husband Charles; two children Eric (Kyle) Johnson and Jessica (Greg) Boyd; grandchildren Easton, Harper, Charles “Charlie Mac,” and Samuel “Sammy”; and her siblings Robert (Betty) Darkey II, Janna (Stanley) Arsulowicz, Karla (Patrick) Reilly, Dawn (Melvin) Karnehm, and Bonnie Darkey.

A celebration of Candy’s  life will be held at 11 am on Saturday April 1, 2023 at Cascade Christian Church located at 2829 Thornapple River Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 with a luncheon to follow. Visitation will take place at Cascade Christian Church on Friday March 31, 2023 from 5-7 pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation (kidney.org).

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