Candy Dawn Stanton-Whitehead

Candy Dawn Stanton Whitehead, age 42 years, daughter of John and Carla “Kay” Rose Stanton, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.

She was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on December 1, 1982. Candy worked at Walmart as a cashier. She enjoyed her turtle farm, collecting rocks, and traveling, but her greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her nieces.

Candy is preceded in death by her brother; John Wayne Stanton Jr. 

Survivors include her parents; John and Carla “Kay” Rose Stanton, of Parkers Lake, KY., nieces; Haylee Stanton and Autumn Stanton of Parkers Lake, sister-in-law; Britteny Stanton, also of Parkers Lake, along with special friends; Jessica and Pamela.

She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Per Candy’s wishes, cremation was chosen.

McCreary County Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.