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Kandace Katherine Manley

November 5, 1946 - July 12, 2025
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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers
6025 82nd Street
Lubbock, TX 79424
Friday 7/18, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Kandace Katherine Manley, age 78, beloved mother, nana, sister, cousin, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 5, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Kandace touched the lives of everyone she met with her unwavering kindness and love.

Kandace was known for her compassion and dedication in her profession as a Nurse (LVN) in the medical field. She earned her LVN right after high school and applied her extensive knowledge and caring nature to help those in need throughout her career.

Kandace’s greatest joys came from her precious family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. She nurtured them with a warm heart and instilled in them the values of love, faith, and respect, (and a little piss and vinegar).

An avid lover of cats and birds, Kandace found beauty in nature and always took time to appreciate the simple joys of life. Her strong faith in God guided her through everything, providing her with a deep sense of peace and purpose.

Kandace Katherine Manley will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Her warm smile, radiant spirit, and caring heart will forever remain in our hearts.

Kandace is survived by her beloved daughter, Nancy Swinford, her grandson Paeden Swinford, her granddaughter Kaylee Niebuhr, her sisters Toni Anderson and Stacy Carrott, and her cousins Steve Rutherford and Mark Rutherford.

She was preceded in death by her parents Marilyn Efemenko, and David Bourgeois and her stepfather Alexander Efemenko, who each played a significant role in her life.

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Kandace Katherine Manley, age 78, beloved mother, nana, sister, cousin, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025, in Lubbock, Texas. Born on November 5, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, Kandace touched the lives of everyone she met with her unwavering kindness and love. Kandace was known for her compassion and dedication in herContinue Reading

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Denise Dunn left a message on July 14, 2025:
Im truly sorry for your loss She was a very special lady My thoughts and prayers are with you
Toni B. left a message on July 18, 2025:
You are loved, Kandy! Rest in peace, no cell phones or computers, only hands-on, face to face LOLs and lots of coffee! Love you forever.
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Toni Brackeen left a message on July 18, 2025:
Kandy was a one in a million friend, besides an amazing coworker. She fiercely loved her family, was so proud of them. Rest easy in Heaven, my precious friend.
Andrea Kee left a message on July 13, 2025:
Prayers and love for all of you. May you find peace and comfort knowing she is with God’s angels. She will be missed. Blessings and love, Andrea, Michael, Holden & Noel
The Kee Family left a message on July 13, 2025:
May you find comfort in the memories of a life well -lived.
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