Barbara Ann Keso Finley

FINLEY, Barbara Keso, 82, of Richmond, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Elmer Finley; mother, Thelma Keso; father, Clarence E. Keso; and brother, Gordon Keso. Barbara is survived by her daughters, Pamela Finley Ridder (Robert), Sharon Finley Blazek (Joseph); grandchildren, Rachel and Joel Ridder; sister, Suzanne Keso Aveson (Robert); and many other family members and friends. Barbara worked at the Catholic Social Services for over eight years in Lakeland, FL and then continued her hard work being a supportive and loving wife and mother. She genuinely enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. She loved to dance, to “cut up” with others, listening to music and just enjoyed having a good time. Barbara always had a smile on her face. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 19, 2014 from 4-6pm at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, VA 23231, where funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 2pm. Interment will follow in Washington Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Heartland Hospice, 1504 Santa Rosa Road, Room 114, Richmond, VA 23229. Online condolences may be registered at www.nelsenrichmond.com. Arrangements under the direction of Nelsen Funeral Home & Crematory, Richmond, VA.