Candaise Waters, 93 of Lake Placid, Fl passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at Kenilworth Care and Rehab in Sebring, Fl. She was born in Live Oak, FL on May 23, 1918, the seventh child born to Clayton and Priscilla Cheshire. Candaise has been a resident of Highlands County for most of her life. She married Leon Waters in 1940. At age 27, she became a member of The Church Of The Nazarene in Sebring and over the years was very active in church serving as a Sunday School Teacher, member of the choir, and several positions on the Church Board. Candaise was instrumental in establishing The Church Of The Nazarene in Lake Placid, and is a Charter Member. For the last 17 months she was a resident of Kenilworth Care in Sebring and participated in the church services and was a member of the choir. She will be remembered for the songs of her heart and her beautiful smile. Candaise is preceded in death by husband, Leon, and son, Kevin Gorforth. She is survived by daughters, Yvonne Gill and husband, Burl of Edna, TX, Lucy Falks and husband, Ollie of Angleton, TX; son, Travis Waters and fianc, Cindy of Sebring, FL; like a daughter, Carolee Harnage of Sebring, FL; her faithful poodle of many years, Buddy; 9 Grandchildren, 26 Great-grandchildren, and 13 Great-Great-Grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday, April 7, 2012 from 2:00-3:00 PM with Services to celebrate Candaise's life beginning at 3:00PM at Scott Funeral Home, 504 W. Interlake Blvd., Lake Placid. Rev. Richard Farley and Chaplain Fred Jeans will lead the celebration. Burial will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.