Candice Gaynell Crickenberger Matney, 75, of Gloucester, passed away on Friday, Jan. 20, 2023. She was a native of Schuyler, Va., and was the daughter of the late Earling and Cara Mae Crickenberger.

She was the first female crane operator at Newport News Shipbuilding and worked there for 48 years.
She loved the Lord.

She is survived by her son, Bobby Matney (Audra); grandchildren, Jason West (Amber) and Ashley Field (Steve), and four great-grandchildren.

The family asks that donations be made to Gloucester-Mathews Humane Society. Funeral services will be private. Andrews Funeral Home, Gloucester, is in charge of arrangements.