Ms. Candace Marie Locklear age 35 of Lumberton, North Carolina was born on November 5, 1985, to James Earl Locklear and Sandra Chavis in Robeson County, North Carolina. She departed this life on March 24, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by a son Raylen Sanderson, a stepbrother Anthony Carter.

Candace leaves to cherish her memories two sons: Derie Chavis and Carlton Sanderson Jr. both of St. Pauls, North Carolina, two daughters: Breanna Locklear of Fayetteville, North Carolina, Navaeh Locklear of Lumberton, North Carolina, her father, and stepmother: James Earl Locklear and Katherine of Lumberton, North Carolina, her mother: Sandra Chavis, a brother: Scottie Locklear and Stephanie of Red Springs, North Carolina, a stepbrother: Lee Carter of Lumberton, North Carolina, two sisters: Nikki Locklear and Christina Brewer both of Rennert, North Carolina, a host of nieces and nephews, a special friend Terry Blanks, along with a host of other relatives and friends.