Candice Jackson

It is with great sadness that the family of Candice Rene Brendle Jackson announces her passing. \r\n\r\nAfter years of struggling with kidney and congestive heart failure, Candice left this earth on Wednesday, April 25, 2018. Born to the late Harmon Lybrand Brendle and Betty Jean Naugle Brendle on December 16, 1950, in Lafayette, Louisiana, Candice was the second oldest of six children. \r\n\r\nGraduating from Westbury High School in Houston, Texas in 1968 and receiving a Bachelor of Science from the University of Houston, Candice valued higher education and spent a large majority of her life pursuing her academic goals. In 1997, Candice went on to receive a degree as a Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in 1997. Candice believed that education was a gateway to endless possibilities, and she spent a large majority of her life achieving her academic goals. \r\nIn addition to being a scholar, Candice was also an entrepreneur. In 1978, she moved to Kerrville, Texas, where she and the father of her children, Fara Farahani, established "Fara's Restaurant" together-a venture she helped nurture with great love and care. \r\n\r\nCandice was also an incredibly loving and giving mother. Her three compassionate, resilient, and accomplished children are each a testament to her boundless capacity to give love unconditionally. \r\n\r\nBetter known as "Candy" to those who knew and loved her, she attracted countless friends with her compassionate heart, free spirit, and innate sense of wisdom. Candy was fearless, kind, intelligent, and a genuine lover of life. Always spreading kindness and generosity to others, one of her greatest passions was to make people feel good-whether that was by making them laugh with her quick wit or offering an encouraging word-Candy valued connectivity with others and believed that we're all better people when we take the time to get to know our fellow man. Whether by conversation, establishing meaningful relationships, or health care, Candy's selfless heart demonstrated her willingness to put others before herself. Besides her children and her academic pursuits, she was most passionate about listening to live music, cooking comforting food for others, and spending time at the beach soaking up the sun. \r\n\r\nCandy will lovingly be remembered by her husband of twenty-five years, Ron Jackson, her children, Julie Farahani, Kelly Lozano and husband Dustin, Reza Farahani and wife Kelly. In addition, "Grandma Candy" will also be fondly remembered by her three beautiful grandchildren, Bryndle Farahani (4), Sawyer Farahani (1), and Mason Lozano (3). Candy's numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends with also remember her as a loving and kind spirit. Candice is survived by four sisters, Caryl Marie Brendle, Cathy Sesler, Terry Brendle, and Jerry Brendle. Additionally, Candy was preceded in death by her brother John Ross Brendle, and her beloved dog, "Garlic." \r\n\r\nA celebration of Candy's life will be held at 4pm on Friday, May 4, 2018 at Quiet Valley Ranch (Threadgill Theater), 3876 Medina Highway, Kerrville, Texas. \r\n\r\nCandy's family asks that memorial donations be made in Candy's memory to: www.gofundme.com/candice-jackson039s-memorial\r\n