Dedra Ann Shakespear Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Dedra Ann Shakespear in Richmond, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 7, 2025 at the age of 74. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lessie Bell Robinson Whitaker and Moses Whitaker; her brother MacArthur Whitaker; and her husband James Shakespear, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, Shawn Whitaker and Jamie Shakespear; her siblings, Bobby Robinson (Patricia) of Richmond, VA, Grover Whitaker of Enfield, NC, Cherry Bradley (Leroy) of Richmond, VA, Marshelia Harvey (Thomas) of Rich Square, NC, Beverly Bobbitt (Leo) of Richmond, VA and Clarissa Beasley (William) of Richmond, VA.; her grandchildren, Terrell Shakespear, Rashema Jefferson Meekins, Kanavis Davis, Ashya Whitaker, Ayshawn Whitaker, Shaheim Whitaker, Shammond Whitaker and Sydney McCray; and her great grandchildren, Kaidyn Shakespear, TreyVon Meekins, Jr. and Tobias Meekins.
