Brenda Josephine Crawford

August 28, 1948 - April 29, 2020

Brenda Josephine Crawford, 71, of Shinnston, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 28, 1948, in Fairmont, a daughter of the late William “Bud” and Marion Elaine (DeVault) Carpenter. Brenda graduated from East Fairmont High School in 1966 and later attended Fairmont State University. She was a hairdresser and cosmetologist by trade. She was a member of The Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 34 and the Eastside Girls. After a fierce battle with cancer, her pain and suffering are now over. She is with her ancestors, surrounded by love. Her light lives forever in our hearts, guiding us on our journey through life. Thank you to everyone who has loved her and supported her over the years. Brenda is survived by her sons: Drew Crawford and partner and her caregiver, Bobbi Rose, of Santa Rosa, California, and Charles M. Crawford and Richard Crawford, both of Shinnston; her brothers, Delbert “Monty” Carpenter and wife Lynnette, and Francis “Butch” Carpenter and wife Tammy, all of Shinnston; and her two grandchildren, Evan and Mia Crawford. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Richard C. Crawford. In keeping with her wishes, Brenda will be cremated. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, WV 26554 to offset funeral expenses or to WVU Medicine Hospice at 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330.