Edna Crowder Shapbell
December 28, 1925 ~ December 17, 2022
Edna Crowder Shapbell passed away on December 17th at the age of 96, with her family by her side.
She was born in Richmond, VA on December 28th, 1925 to William and Ann Crowder. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, John and daughter Vicki. Left to cherish her memory are her children Stephen B. Shapbell and wife Brenda, Debbie Butherus and husband Bob, Lisa Grant and husband Dave, and son-in-law John Monroe. She was loved by her grandchildren Lauren, Sara, Brett, Kyle, Lacey, Kelly, David and Eva; and four great-grandchildren.
She attended Mary Washington College and left to work at The Office of the Quartermaster General in Washington, DC supporting troops during World War II. She was involved in her children’s activities as a Boy Scouts Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, and was an active volunteer at her church. She spent the last 17 years of her life living with her daughters and sons-in-law. Edna loved to knit and donated over one thousand scarves to the Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program for the homeless, and the USO Norfolk Airport.
She was truly loved by all and will be missed by many. The celebration of her life will be private at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.
She was born in Richmond, VA on December 28th, 1925 to William and Ann Crowder. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, John and daughter Vicki. Left to cherish her memory are her children Stephen B. Shapbell and wife Brenda, Debbie Butherus and husband Bob, Lisa Grant and husband Dave, and son-in-law John Monroe. She was loved by her grandchildren Lauren, Sara, Brett, Kyle, Lacey, Kelly, David and Eva; and four great-grandchildren.
She attended Mary Washington College and left to work at The Office of the Quartermaster General in Washington, DC supporting troops during World War II. She was involved in her children’s activities as a Boy Scouts Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, and was an active volunteer at her church. She spent the last 17 years of her life living with her daughters and sons-in-law. Edna loved to knit and donated over one thousand scarves to the Fairfax County Hypothermia Prevention Program for the homeless, and the USO Norfolk Airport.
She was truly loved by all and will be missed by many. The celebration of her life will be private at Columbia Gardens Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in her memory.
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My wife Mary Jo and I met Ms. Edna as we fondly called her 40 years ago. We remember her as a caring, loving and gentle person. Her knitting was exemplary, and we cherish the scarves she gave to the both of us one Christmas. Her smile would light up a room and she will always have a place in our hearts.
I love Ma Shapelly belly!!! This was my nickname for her and she called me SuSu! She has the best smile that can light up any room! That smile and the twinkle in her eyes is what I will carry with me. And she would call me out for any wrong doings with a swat to my behind! So I tried to be better for her. I have fond memories at the beach palace, and endless giggles at the kitchen table. I send love and hugs to all the family, especially my best friend Lisa. Prayers for peace
My sweet Nana was the kindest soul I’ve ever known. I am so lucky to have had 30 wonderful years with her and have so many memories that I will cherish forever. She loved to knit and even knitted my classes scarves every winter. She was the most caring and sweet woman I’ve ever met who loved her family so much. We were so blessed to have her shower us with love.
I’m not sure where I begin to express my feelings for such a wonderful mother and friend my mom was. Everyone that knew her loved her and she never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She always told me “If you don’t have anything good to say about someone then don’t say anything at all”. I try and be like her but I know I fall short. She was the best mother, wife, grandmother and mother-in-law you could have and we were so lucky to have her live with us for the last 17 years. For that I will be eternally grateful. Rest In Peace my dear sweet Precious and have a Carmel cake with Vicki and a martini with dad. Till we meet again I love you and will miss you forever. Love Debbie