Candice Marie Hopes

Candice Marie Hopes of Churchill, PA was born on November 24, 1987 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the daughter of Timothy and Lydia Marie (Easley) Hopes and came home to her “Forever Family” on May 28, 1988 and legally adopted on November 17, 1988. Candice was preceded in death by her grandparents, Columbus Calvin “Johnny” and Lucy Mae (Wall) Easley and Charles Wesley Sr. and Queen Ella (McLean) Hopes. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School in Shadyside, PA where she played on the girls’ basketball team beginning in the 3rd grade through 8th grade. Then she attended Woodland Hills High School in Churchill, PA where she played on the girls’ basketball team, was in the Marching Band playing the flute and tuba, involved in Performing Arts and high school musicals and graduated in June 2006. Also, she attended the University of Pittsburgh at Titusville, PA and Community College of Allegheny County. Candice was baptized at the age of six and became a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church (BBC), McKeesport, PA. She participated in the following ministries – Sunday School, Junior Usher Board, Mime, and Inspirational Chorus. Over several years, she served as a youth volunteer representing BBC at Lott Carey Youth Seminars. As a teenager, Candice attended diabetes Camp Crestfield in Slippery Rock, PA; and Camp Wilson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. In addition, in Columbus, Ohio, she attended Summer Law Camp at Franklin University and Science Camp at the Center of Science and Industry (COSI). For two years, Candice was in charge of youth activities for the Pittsburgh Diabetes Expo hosted by the American Diabetes Association at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center. She was supported by several members of BBC that volunteered to assist her with this endeavor. Over a four-year period, a Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh had Candice speak to pre-med students about diabetes and how it affected her life. The summer after her high school graduation, Candice worked as a cashier at Lowe’s in Monroeville, PA. After attending college, she worked as a supervisor at Dial America Call Center in Robinson. Later she was employed as a Medical Records Clerk at UPMC’s Montefiore, Presbyterian, and Children’s hospitals. The love Candice had for her daughter, Calon, whom she affectionately referred to as “Biscuit”, resonated in every fiber of her being. Both of them shared a love of all things Harry Potter, music and musicals, cooking, baking, Anime, Kennywood and Sandcastle. Candice was an avid lifelong reader of a variety of genres, also enjoyed audio books, cooking shows and dancing even when she had her cast and/or medical boot on. Loved to help people, outgoing, kind, generous and loyal are qualities for which Candice will be remembered. She once again demonstrated her kindness by being an organ donor to help extend a life – Center for Organ Recovery (CORE). Our family would like to extend our grateful appreciation to the staff at DCI Oakland Home Dialysis for the care and treatment Candice received. Additionally, we want to also thank the staff in the ICU Unit at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville for the exceptional and compassionate care Candice received and the kindness shown her family by everyone. Candice’s memory will be cherished by her beloved daughter, Calon Meziah Garth (her “Biscuit”), parents, sisters, Tanya Hopes, Monica Hopes, Felicia “Lisa’’ Daniels and Timika Cook; nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins, a host of other loving relatives and friends and so many whose lives she touched and they hers. And we cannot forget her cats, Ava and Rose, so lovingly cared for by Jessica Ray’s uncle and her parents. Special mention to her dear friends, David Greve and his family, and Jessica Ray and her family.

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Candice Marie Hopes

November 24, 1987 - February 18, 2025