what is ben carson's wife name before she was married?
Dr. Ben Carson and Candy Carson at the Family Foundation Fundâs A Nashville Evening at Lipscomb University with Joe Hutts and Mary Carmen Englert. (Facebook). Ben Carson has been married to Lacena âCandyâ Carson (nee Rustin) for forty years. Both devout members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the two raised 3 sons â Murray, Benjamin Jr. and Rhoeyce â and are now grandparents. Hereâs what you need to know about Candy Carson: 1  She was Opposed to Ben Carson Participating in Politics Until She Became a Grandmother.