Joan Lelia M. Crawford Cannon, age 93, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 8, 2026 (her father’s birthday) at her home in Oaksville, Maryland. She was born October 31, 1932, to the late William Ashbie and Lelia Curtis Crawford.
Joan was educated in the Somerset County School System. Early places of employment included Birds Eye, Campbell Soup, Modern Cleaners, and the Somerset County MAC Center. She spent her last working years at Go-Getters now Health port, where she served in many capacities for 38 years.
She was an active and dedicated member of St. Mark United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women, served as church treasurer, usher Board, Co-Chair of the Milbourne Family reunion Committee and on various other committees to improve and maintain the church.
A beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, cousin, and friend, she touched the lives of many people with her words of wisdom and unique sense of humor. She could be counted on to surprise you with her special and humorous way of expressing her ideas. She loved being surrounded by family and looked forward to participating in planning and being a part of both the Curtis and Milbourne Family Reunions.
She leaves cherished memories with her Children; Joy (Marshall) Becoat, Herman J. Cannon, Jr, Jodene (David) Bosset and Terry Cannon; grandchildren, Charles, Janelle, Jonathan, Jamar, Michael, Jessica, and Adam; great grandchildren, Daniel, Elijah, Jarrell, Sidney, Xavier, Jasmine and Jacey; special grandniece, Stephanie (Lawrence) Stokes and their children and grandchild Donovan, Kyera, and Micah; along with a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, Joan, was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Herman J. Cannon, Sr: her sisters, Evelyn (Charles) Nixon and Pearl (Chester) Burris; brother, William A. Crawford, Jr.; a special niece, Glenda Nixon Scales.
A funeral service will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 32265 Perryhawkin Road, Princess Anne with a viewing one-hour prior. A public viewing will be held 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Friday, October 16, 2026, at the Church.
Interment will be at Oaksville Community Cemetery.
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My sincere condolences to the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sending love and hugs I am so sorry for your loss
My dear auntie you will be truly missed ♥️ another golden family member gone you will be never forgotten.
Terry and family,
My sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. May God bless you and give you the strength needed to get through during this difficult time. I’m here my friend.
-Katrina
Sending condolences to the family
My heart is with you, cousins. Aunt Joan will be deeply missed. May the memories of your mom bring you comfort.
Giving up prayers for the Cannon family may the Lord give you peace as you go this time of trouble
Cousin Joan, not only were you my cousin, but you were my friend. I will miss you. I extend my prayers and condolences to my family. Be comforted and strengthened
The Lord is near. I love you.
Praying God’s Strength for the family. May His comforting Angels embrace each of you.
So sorry to hear that Joan has passed. Knew her from my childhood in Oaksville. She knew my family well, Bernard and Annie Mae Stewart who have passed on. There is the promise of the resurrection for our loved ones sleeping in death for a little while, John 5:28,29.
My condolences to the family. We really will Miss your mom. It was always great seeing her stop by to speak to us when we were home to see mom. Love you all.
Vernetta & Family
Joan introduced me to Go-Getters and Smith Island when I began my career there in 1990 and she was always a true friend and valuable colleague throughout. I will miss her and her kindness.
To Joy and family:
Prayers of condolence, love and peace are being said for you and your family.
My dear friend it’s my turn to be there for you. You’ll still feel Ms Joan’s presence, her words will resonate. Let your memories of her continue to keep you.
Live and love your best.
Rest well now Ms Joan.
Romila, Robert & Penny
Condolences to the family. I have very fond memories of Ms. Joan when I worked with her. I loved eating lunch with her and absorbing her wisdom. She was a very special person and deeply cared for others especially her family.
I am so lucky to have had met, worked along side, and called Joan my friend. She was generous, loving, and a force to be reckoned with when we worked together in Princess Anne, at Go Getters. Everyone respected and knew it would be a good day when they saw her. She had that special way about her where she could defuse a situation with a hug. She will be sorely missed. Love to her family. Just know she touched so many lives with her wise words and funny stories.
My deepest sympathy for the family, My Condolences and Prayers
Dear Joy and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I truly loved working with your mother at GoGetters. I can hear her laugh right now. No matter what was happening at the facility, she would crack me up. And let me tell you, she loved my crazy driving. Rest easy now, Joan❤️
Love, Mary Lankford
My Condolences and prayers go out to the family.
So sorry for the loss of your mother from the Moses and Timmy Nixon and the Nixon family