Shani’ya L. Crapper was born October 28, 1998 in Baltimore, Maryland to Lakisha R. Barnes and Michael B. Crapper, Jr. She had a very outgoing and bright demeanor growing up and never met a stranger. Music was a big influence on Shani’ya, especially when she was dancing to her favorite artists, Aaliyah or Keyshia Cole. She was always very intelligent and known to be tough as nails. She had a very big and forgiving heart. Shani’ya was quite the food connoisseur. Anything could be resolved with a Double Stack Whopper with Cheese or Fried Wingdings and Pepsi. She was currently enrolled at Columbus Technical College taking general studies classes towards a degree in Cosmetology.

Shani’ya L. Crapper, 20, of Columbus, Georgia passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at Piedmont Columbus Regional Midtown. She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Michael Crapper, Sr. and Ron Lyle; uncles, Mickey Crapper and Steven Lyle.

Survivors include her parents, Michael (Nichole) Crapper, Jr. of Columbus, Georgia and Lakisha Barnes of Middle River, Maryland; son, Kesean M. Barnes of Odenton, Maryland and his father, Leeandre Barnes; siblings, Jaguar Lyle, Jermeanez Lassiter, Erik Moore, Jakotae Lyle, Jabari Crapper, Antonio Timmons, Elexea Jenkins, Danniesha Gault, Antoinette Price and Javion Barnes; boyfriend, Jaquan Burke; grandparents; Harry and Emma David of Baltimore, Maryland, and Terryatte Lyle of Foley, Alabama; and a host of extended family and friends.

A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, July 27^th, 2019 at 12:00 pm at Kingdom Life Ministries International, 2044 Ft. Benning Road, Columbus, Georgia 31903 with Pastor Elaine Harper officiating.

The Crapper Family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 7500 Veterans Parkway, Suite A, Columbus, Georgia 31909, 706-577-0055. The family invites you to leave a condolence or share a fond memory of Ms. Shani’ya below.