Candace E. Gray Thero, 63, passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. A memorial will be held at a later date.

She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Candy graduated from Wichita High School North and was a valued employee at Southwestern Bell for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Gerry Thero of Derby; brother, Tom Gray of Houston, Texas; Jo Lynn Gray McGuinness of Waco, Texas; and Vickie Gray McCallie of Dallas, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gray of Tempe, Ariz.; brother, Gregory of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and Karen Gray Baker of Arapaho, Okla.

Contributions can be sent to the American Cancer Society.