Shirley Read Wiest Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Shirley Read Wiest of Richmond, Virginia. Shirley, born on December 17, 1929, passed away on September 25, 2026. 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, John Edward Read and Hazel Marguerite Kerns Read; her brother Robert Read; her sister-in-law Jean Read; and her son-in-law Larry Beatty.
She is survived by: her husband Ted Brent Wiest; her children, Bruce Wiest, Barbara Beatty, Julie Wiest (Karen), Paul Wiest (Cheryl) and Karen Ninno (Bill); her grandchildren, Jessica (Marc), Josh (Carolyn), Mike, Sean, Daniel, Travis, Tracy (Leora), Rachele (Forrester), Kathryn (Marcus), Victoria (Ben) and William; and her sister Ruth Read McCaslin. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren.
The family welcomes donations in Shirley's memory to Opening Minds through Art at the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen or to Paddy's Rescue in recognition of their work to support people with Alzheimer's disease. Donations to OMA at the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen can be made here: https://secure.lglforms.com.
