Candace Renee Hampton, 60, of Branch, AR, passed away on March 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. Candy was born on February 28 , 1961, to Johnny and Phyllis Phillips in Clarksville, AR. She was 60 years old and preceded in death by her father, Johnny Phillips.

After graduating from Ozark High School in 1979, she went on to study Early Childhood Education at Westark, ultimately getting her Bachelor's from the University of the Ozarks. After graduation, she landed her one and only job as an elementary teacher for the Lavaca School District, kicking off a 23-year career in education. After retiring in 2007, Candy spent her time watching grandbabies, gardening, rooting for the Charleston Tigers, spending time with family and friends, all while leaving her mark on everyone she met. Candy loved listening to music, driving backroads, and thrift shopping. She definitely lived life to the fullest. Her greatest pride and joy was her children and grandchildren. Candy loved with her whole heart. If you knew "Momma Candy", you loved her, and that is something that she took great pride in.

The celebration of her life will be held Thursday, March 11 from 5-7 pm at Brotherton Brothers Funeral Home in Charleston. The celebration will include a few friends sharing memorable stories at 5 pm followed by fellowship with friends and family.

Survivors include her mother, Phyllis Binyon of Alix; Buddy Hampton; one daughter Callie Banning and husband Blake of Houston, Texas; three sons; Brandon Fisher and wife Rachel of Charleston, Jordan Fisher and wife Katrina of Charleston, and Phillip Hampton of Fort Smith; one brother Chad Binyon of Alix; four grandchildren, Lorelai, Harper, and Gibson Fisher, and Aleczander Atchley, as well as many family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the American Cancer Society.

To pay an online tribute, please visit www.brothertonbrothersfuneralhomes.com