Shawn Denise Crawford, Age 57, of Leesburg, VA, peacefully departed this life on August 3, 2026, at the Inova Loudoun Hospital – Lansdowne in Leesburg, VA.

She was born August 18, 1968, in Winchester, VA, to the late Alma A. Crawford and Rush “Smooth” M. Crawford.

Shawn, affectionately known as “Punkin,” was raised in Leesburg, Va. She graduated from Loudoun County High School and later attended college in Roanoke, where she worked at a local post office. After moving back to Leesburg to take care of her mom, she worked for Jerry Watson & Hughey, a Direct Response Consulting Services and fundraising firm, in McClean VA. until her illness.

One of “Punkin’s” darkest moments was the loss of her mother. Despite her deep sorrow, she pressed on, finding strength to care for herself, face the new challenges ahead, and move forward with hope.

Her vocabulary was unmatched, and her exceptional writing skills earned her a journalism scholarship. Needless to say, she was quick to correct anyone who mispronounced a word. Although she never married, there were always potential suitors, whom she sized up quickly, often sending them on their way with, “You better go on somewhere, you wet-mouth savage!” She was certainly never at a loss for words.

Shawn was a very modest dresser and loved her “old school” music and her favorite singer, Teddy Swims. She was of the Messianic Jewish faith and wore her identifying faith jewelry often. She was a very generous person, who would help anyone in need. Her favorite TV show was “Project Run Way” a fashion show and the old black and white western “Gun Smoke”.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Alma A. Crawford, and her father, Rush “Smooth” M. Crawford, who affectionately called her “Round Eyes.”

Shawn leaves to mourn, one uncle, Charles Richardson (Amos/Neela) of Rosedale, NY, one aunt, Gloria Bush (Milton) of Silver Spring, MD, 15 first cousins, Carol Ambers, Janet Reid, Calvin Reid, Michele Rose, Roland Chinn, Gloria Moore, Ramona Chinn, Joyce Richardson, Teressa Precia, Gloria Jean Richardson, Barbara Page, Belva Bell, Lloyd Bell and two special cousins whom she spoke with daily, sometimes for hours on the phone, Brenda Chinn Marshall of Floria and Raymond Howard Jr. now Solomon Juda (New York), and a host of other relatives and friends.

Graveside services will be held at the Westview Cemetery, 1176 Delaplane Grade Road, Upperville, VA on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Phil Lewis, Officiating.