Sunrise : August 11, 1977
Sunset: December 30, 2023

Candyce T. Smith-Dieng, 46, Born and raised in Aliquippa, PA, resided in Columbus, OH with her family.

Candyce, affectionally known as "Pud" leaves to cherish her memories to her soulmate and husband Naye Dieng of 26 years, 3 daughters, Aoshya, Aohma, Dienaba (Mamadou Alpha), Diallo, and 1 son, Habib; Grandchildren: Binta Ndiaye, Hassanatou Diagne, Maimouna Diagne, Naye Dieng. Parents Ralph Sr (Anna) Smith; Siblings (twin) Cameron T. Smith, Lynnette Smith, Ralph Smith
Jr. (Ahna), Clark Smith (Serena) and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Candyce was preceded in death by grandparents Grant Sr. (Irene) Price Williams, Hubert Smith Sr. (Naomi), brother Michael Smith, Aunt Pearl Williams. Graduated Alliquippa High School, Candyce was a graduate of Roxbury Community College in
Boston, MA

Candyce (Pud) loved her family, friends ,and her God Children Special friends and family:

Bocar (Sandra) Thiam
Abass (Koumba) Dieng
Nene Dieng
Fatou Sow—Barry
Amadou Dieng
Macky Dieng
Tacko Sarr

April McMillan
Jada Thorton
Londa Tucker
Michelle Tucker
Sharay Lay
Lisa Nichols
Brandy Thorton