Sondra Shirleen Crow

July 18, 1934 - November 20, 2020

Sondra Shirleen (Shirley) Crow of Moundsville, West Virginia peacefully stepped into the presence of the Lord on Friday, November 20th. Fittingly, she left this life with her husband and constant companion of 69 years, Don W. Crow and her cherished family at her side. She was born July 18th, 1934 to the late Albert and Naoma Robinson of Moundsville. She was preceded into eternity by an infant brother, Ronald Robinson and sister, Joyce Robinson (Bell) and beloved dog, Nibsy. Surviving are her loving husband, Don W. Crow of Moundsville, WV; three sons, Vince (Marcy) Crow of Smithfield, PA, Gregg (Myra) Crow of Columbus, OH and Scott (Margarita) Crow of Worthington OH; grandchildren, Jeremy (Melissa) Crow of Fairmont, WV, Amber (Michael) Shannon of Hilliard, OH, Dylan and Ryan Crow of Columbus, OH and Wesley and Julia Crow of Worthington, OH, four great-grandchildren and one brother, Gary ‘Buck’ Robinson of Moundsville, WV, and life-long childhood friend, Mickie (Otto) McVey of New York City, NY, as well as many uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was a founding member of the Marshall County Fine Arts Guild. Her award winning work (oils, watercolors and pen-and-ink) was regularly displayed at Moundsville’s annual Elizabethtown Festival and can still be found at Oglebay and Grand Vue Parks along with various businesses and homes across the Ohio Valley. Her paintings can be identified by the pseudonym ‘Rob’ in the lower right-hand corner of each piece. In addition to her art, she loved kids and spent many years as a Pre-school teacher and mother figure to dozens of area children. She loved nature and as an avid bird watcher, you would often find her watching birds gather in her backyard. She had a heart of gold and was a friend to all. If you were raised by her, or knew her, you are a better person for it. In mom’s memory, we ask that you commit a random act of kindness. Maybe smile at a stranger or say ‘hello’ to your neighbor. Use your imagination and be creative – mom would like that more than anything. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to the Alzheimer’s Association. Services for family and friends will be observed Tuesday, November 24th from Noon until the time of service at 1:00 pm at Grisell Funeral Home and Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave, Moundsville. Final resting place immediately following at Riverview