Candace Giannoni Sanders, age 23, of 1534 Wahatchee Creek Farm Road, Elberton, Ga., diedMarch 22, 2011. She was born November 26, 1987, in Athens, Ga., daughter of David Giannoni and the late Helen Annette Crowe Welborn. Mrs. Sanders is survived by her daughter, Layla Sanders; father, David (Renee) Giannoni; half-brothers, Josh and Brandon Giannoni; grandmothers, Lucy Crowe and Betty Jane Giannoni; Uncle, Robert (Jean) Crowe; cousins, Kayla and Cord Crowe.Several other relatives and friends also survive. Mrs. Sanders was preceded in death by her mother; Annette Crowe Welborn and her grandfathers; Hershell Crowe and Joe Giannoni. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 28, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Interment will be at Old Toccoa Baptist Church Cemetery in Toccoa, Georgia following the service at 2 p.m. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.hicksfuneral.com. Hicks Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Candace Giannoni Sanders.