Malissia Snyder Obituary (1952 - 2025)

With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Malissia Snyder, a courageous, humble, resilient, and witty soul, who left this world on February 26, 2025. Born Malissia Crawley in Xenia Township, OH, on July 5, 1952, she was also affectionately known by many as Malissia Shaw, Malissia Sheese, and Malissia Larie. A resident of Xenia, Ohio, for the last year of her life, she had previously lived in Fairborn and Springfield, Ohio. Malissia, a beacon of strength and love, was a dedicated housewife, whose life revolved around her family, both near and far. She carried a humble and resilient spirit that resonated deeply with those who knew her. Her witty sense of humor brought laughter and warmth to every gathering. She enjoyed spending quality time with her family and her online friends, creating memories that will live on in the hearts of her loved ones. As Helen Keller once said, "Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved." Malissia embodied this strength, inspiring all around her with her courageous spirit. Malissia is survived by her loving husband, David Jr., whom she married on April 5, 1992; her adoring children, Amanda Stilabower, Rose Ballinger, and Bruce Horney; her cherished grandchildren, Ashley Hubbard, Michelle Hicks, Caley Russell, Thomas Koons, and Jesse Koons; and her devoted sisters, Bonnie (Tom) Thorman, Connie Thomas, and Rebecca Bland. She was also a proud great-grandmother to eleven great-grandchildren and a beloved aunt to several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Janet Levalley and Mike Crawley; her daughter, Jenny (Chris - deceased) Russell; her step-father, Lawrence Levalley; and her brother, Lawrence Levalley. We invite you to celebrate Malissia's life by sharing your memories and photos on her memorial page. Remember her courage, her resilience, her wit, and most importantly, her undying love for her family. Her legacy will continue to live on in the hearts and minds of everyone she interacted with, and her life will be remembered as a testament to a truly remarkable woman.