Candyce Eda Ann Jones was born July 25th, 1961 in Lincoln Nebraska, and passed away April 29 ^th , 2023 at her home in Swanton Nebraska.

Born to Gerald and Janett Samples. Candy attended Zion Lutheran Parochial School and Wilber Clatonia Schools and graduated in 1979. Candy was an athlete during her school years.

Candy was an employee of Nestle Purina in Crete, Nebraska for 43 years. She was involved with Plant Emergency Organization, which she held many positions in the committee, during her employment with Nestle. Candy also was a member of the UFCW Local 239 and she recently attended a Union Conference in Las Vegas Nevada.

Candy was highly involved in the local communities of Swanton, with the Swanton Community Club. Wilber co-lead the Boy Scouts of America with Mike Yager for several years and coaching/mentoring the youth softball program for many years. Assisted with many community action programs in Crete that were affiliated with Nestle.

Candy married Micheal Yager in 1980 and together they had 3 children, Joshua of Swanton, Yancy of Waynesville MO, and Rowdy of McKinney TX. Candy and Mike later divorced.

Candy was a strong supporter of her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews, attending multiple softball, baseball, football, soccer, and basketball games. Always known for being their loudest cheerleader.

Candy married Tom Jones Jr on June 24, 2006 and lived at the "Jones Farm" by Swanton Nebraska until her death.

Survived by her children, Josh Yager, Yancy (Mindy) Yager, Rowdy (Lauren) Yager. Grandchildren, Sarah, Stephanie, McKenzie, Cameron, James, Tanner, Abigail, Bryson, and Everett. Brothers Gary (Linda) Samples, Ed Samples (Peggy), Jim Samples, Cindy (Alan) Zajicek, Cheryl Bice, Kevin (Nancy) Samples, Jerry (Shirley) Samples, Chris (David) Lane, and Carin Jelinek (Chris Stickler). Sister in law, Tracy (Les Barton). Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by husband Tom Jones Jr., parents Gerald and Janett, brothers Bruce, Bob, and Gene and sister Cathy. Grandparents, mother and father in laws, brother in laws.

Services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at 3:00 PM at the Swanton Auditorium. Family will be present beginning at noon. Feel free to wear casual, festive attire.  Memorials are in care of the family.  Arrangements entrusted to Kuncl Funeral Home in Wilber.