October 18, 1984 ~ July 23, 2021
Kandi Nicole Braswell of Vilonia, AR, was born October 18, 1984, in Wichita, KS, to Donald Marion Braswell and Wanda Lynn Tune Braswell. Kandi passed away on July 23, 2021, in Memphis, TN, at the age of 36.
Kandi moved to Arkansas when she was 3 years old. She attended LaPetite Academy before Kindergarten at Amboy in North Little Rock. She attended Sherwood Christian Academy and Jacksonville Christian Academy before moving to Vilonia in the 4th grade. In the 5th grade Kandi had the privilege of going to Space camp in Huntsville, AL, which she loved. She was a member of AWANAs and Sherwood Bible Church. She was also in the choir throughout school and a member of the marching band, playing the flute. Kandi's band won many first-place awards and got to travel to Jacksonville, FL, and do many fun activities. When she was 10, she was into beauty pageants and won queen in the 10-12 division of the gingerbread pageant in April 1995.
Kandi also received a wonderful surprise on her 16th birthday by the Make a Wish foundation and got to meet her favorite band Hanson — she attended 3 of their concerts that summer. She was able to attend one year of college studying music, but her heart was always into forensics. She was fascinated by every aspect of forensics, especially serial killers.
Kandi enjoyed listening to music, singing, writing; she created many characters in her writings. She loved Elvis and Graceland, the Beatles and loved to travel.
Kandi is preceded in death by her father: Donald Braswell; sister: Paula Braswell; grandparents: Jake and Alberta Tune and Marion and Lucille Braswell; two uncles: Clyde Wesley Tune and Bill Braswell.
She is survived by her mother: Lynn Tune Krubally of the home; brother: Marty "Ray Ray" Seckinger and wife Casey of Big Springs, TX; sisters: Karma Helton of Catoosa, OK, Kathy Ann Ruggs and Lori Dawn Ruggs; uncles: Boyd Tune and wife Ryza of Vilonia, AR, Loyd Tune and wife Iris of Enid, OK; aunt: Nicky Cook of Joplin, MO; 2 nephews, 1 niece, 1 great-nephew; and 2 great-nieces, along with many cousins and friends.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at Rosewood Cremation in Conway, AR.
Service and arrangements are by Rosewood Cremations, 301 E. Broadway, Morrilton, AR 72110, (501) 477-2228. www.rosewoodcremations.com