Kandace Lynn Watson

Kandace "Candy" Gabriel Watson

October 27, 1962 – February 18, 2026

Kandace "Candy" Gabriel Watson, 63, of the Clear Lake area of Houston, passed away on February 18, 2026.

Candy was many things: strong, gentle, steady, but above all, she was a safe place. She was the glue, the protector, the one who would go to battle for her people and fight for what was right. She listened without judgment and loved without condition.

Born on October 27, 1962, Candy built a life rooted in caring for others. Whether she was working in real estate through apartment locating, new home sales, or staging, she had a gift for helping people with their home needs. But her truest calling wasn't in her career, it was in her servant's heart.

Candy carried blankets, shoes, and clothes in the trunk of her car so she could help anyone she saw in need. She would never allow someone she loved to sit alone in a hospital overnight. If you casually mentioned liking or needing something, she would quietly show up with it the next time she saw you. She was a caregiver through and through, thoughtful in ways both big and small.

She loved her family fiercely. She is survived by her husband, Richard Schneider, whom she married on November 3, 2012; her daughters, Tiffany Mynatt (Harper Shelby) and Taylor Meiers (Trey Meiers); and her cherished grandchildren, Benjamin, Oliver, Tucker, Wesley, and Levi, who lovingly knew her as Mimi. Her purse was never without a stash of suckers for her grandbabies.

After her diagnosis, she just wanted to live life to the fullest. She pushed hard to make vacations happen, creating memories for her family even when it wasn't easy. Time together mattered to her.

Candy's backyard was her oasis, overflowing with flowers and plants she nurtured with the same care she gave people. She rarely missed a NASCAR race and proudly earned the nickname "Rainbow Warrior Princess" for her unwavering loyalty to #24, Jeff Gordon.

Many friends have shared that they knew Candy for over 50 years and that she was always the same - sweet, loyal, and dependable. Wherever she lived, she made true friends of her neighbors. She had a way of becoming home for people who needed one. Many considered her a second mother. She also had a playful streak and loved to keep things light. She never missed an opportunity to pull a harmless prank or playfully embarrass us.

Most importantly, Candy loved Jesus and relied on Him daily. Her faith anchored her life and carried her through every season. During COVID, she even organized church services so people could continue to gather and fellowship.

A visitation will be held at South Park Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 25, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with the service immediately following from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow.

A Celebration of Life will also be held on Sunday, March 1, at 2:00 p.m. at 1600 Texas Avenue, Dickinson, Texas. All who knew and loved Candy are invited to attend and share in remembering her life.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN) at https://pancan.org to support pancreatic cancer research.

Candy's life was defined by how she loved - fiercely, faithfully, and without hesitation. Because of her faith, we grieve with hope, trusting that the woman who carried so many is now carried by Jesus.