Kandace Erin Kneece, 35, of 167 Wisteria Lane, Newberry, died Thursday, September 8, 2016 at her residence. Kandace was born on October 17, 1980 in Newberry, a daughter of James C. Kneece Sr. and the late Rene' Wulfjen Kneece. She graduated from Newberry High School and attended Spartanburg Tech. She was a Certified Nurse's Assistant at the Heritage at Lowman. She was always caring and dependable in her work. Kandace is survived by her father and step-mother, James and Barbara Kneece of Newberry; siblings, Kacey Kneece Reep (Dean) of Newberry, Josh Kneece (Melinda) of Saluda, and Wade Kneece of Newberry; and 3 very special nieces whom she dearly loved. She was a cheerful and upbeat person who loved to read, especially science fiction. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at Pine Pleasant Baptist Church Cemetery, 457 Pine Pleasant Church Road, Saluda, on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 11:00 AM by the Rev. Burton Campbell. The family will be at her father's residence 1209 Drayton St., Newberry, SC 29108. Honorary pallbearers will be the CNA's on the Adria Unit at the Heritage at Lowman. The family suggests memorials be made to Pine Pleasant Baptist Church, c/o Greg Coleman. Condolence messages may be shared with the family at www.whitakerfuneralhome.com. Whitaker Funeral Home of Newberry is assisting the family.