Candice Clarkson Roberts

CANDICE CLARKSON ROBERTS, 60, died peacefully in Conway on September 9, 2020. Born to Col. Rolland F. Clarkson, Jr. and Marilyn Manrose Clarkson on July 15, 1960, in Atchison, Kansas. As an Airforce Brat, Candice frequently moved with her family when her father was stationed at numerous Air Force bases in the US and abroad.

In 1975, Candi moved to Sherwood where she attended Sylvan Hills High School. She moved to North Carolina for her senior year. She returned to Arkansas where she attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. The place she called home was central Arkansas. Over the years, Candi made many lifelong friends and several have been by her side through her short illness.

Candi was fun loving and enjoyed travel. She has always said, having her son, Charlie, was her greatest accomplishment. She loved her son dearly, traveling miles to watch him play baseball. Her happy place was the lake. She loved her birthdays (more than most people) and would make sure everyone knew it was her birthday. A favorite saying of hers was, I’m the Princess . . . That’s why!

Candi was preceded in death by her parents. She leaves behind her loving son, Charles Conrad Roberts, brother, Randy (Zanya) Clarkson, nephews, Sean Clarkson (Madison Ward), Derek (Mary Kate) Clarkson and numerous loving cousins and friends.

A private service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, at Griffin Leggett Rest Hills in Sherwood.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. Or, have a drink on the lake with friends.