Shelby Annette Selden Read Obituary

The family announces the passing of Shelby Annette Selden Read (Bedford, Virginia) on October 17, 2026. Shelby, born on July 10, 1960, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shelby Annette Selden Read to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Maxine Olivia Selden and Harold Robert "Bob" Selden; and her grandparents, Mabel Woolfolk Burrell, Alice and George Selden Sr..

She is survived by: her daughter Amber Blair of Charlottesville, VA; her granddaughter Annalise Blair of Charlottesville, VA; her sister Robin Selden Braxton (Steve) of Bedford, VA; her nieces, Tessia Smith (Antoine) and Chelsey King (Chancey Jr.) of Fairfax, VA; her aunt Iris "Nita" Nash (James) of Forest, VA; her uncle John Lewis Thomasson of Stewartsville, VA; her godson Charles "Chucky" Hilson of Lynchburg, VA; and her close friend Chip Harris of Bedford, VA..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Tharp Funeral Home, Bedford Chapel (320 N Bridge St, Bedford, VA 24523). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.