Kansas candy company to close after 68 years

DEXTER, Kan. (KSNW) - A Kansas candy company has announced that it will soon be closing its doors after 68 years in business.

Henry's Candy Co., located in Dexter, Kansas, made the announcement on Friday via Facebook:

I have made a very hard decision to close the store down by May 31st!!! I am no longer able to do it on my own anymore, after losing my mom and sister it has never been the same!!! We all gave our lives to keeping it open, and i spent all my life in it as far back as i can remember and really never was able to have a life outside of the store until now. I am engaged to a wonderful man and plan on getting married soon, so its time i move on with my life!!! I want to say how very much i appreciate my loyal customers and that is what i will miss most!!! Without you we would have been out of business years ago!!! I will try and keep you updated if the situation changes coming up!!! Thanks for all the years in business!!!!"

Henry's Candy Co.

The comment section is full of customers sharing memories, how much the store means to them, how it will always hold a place in their hearts, and well wishes.

Established in 1956, Henry's Candy Co. is an old-fashioned candy store that sells both homemade and name-brand candy.

According to KansasTravel.org, the store was founded by Patrick Henry, the son of Tom Henry who owned the Peerless candy factory in Arkansas City. The store relocated to Dexter in 1975. It is even believed that the family created the Oh Henry! candy bar.

The store is located at 21172 Kansas Highway 15 in Dexter. They are open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday.