Virginia Radford Obituary

Born April 17, 1938, in Porterville, California to Robert and Virginia Marshall.
Passed away July 11, 2025, in Afton, Wyoming after a short illness.
Virginia had an adventurous childhood, traveling across the country with her family for her father's work before settling in Arco, Idaho as a teenager. There, she met the love of her life, Lyal Radford. After a whirlwind two-week romance, they eloped to Elko, Nevada when she was just 16. It was the beginning of a lifetime love story. Their life together was full of travel due to Lyal's work in construction. Virginia gave birth to their first child Angela in 1956 and welcomed Lyal Jr. (Fred) in 1962. In 1972, they adopted Kenny, completing their family. The Radfords moved to Jackson, Wyoming in 1964, where they lived for 27 years. Virginia worked at several local businesses, including the Ranch Shops, Toppers Steakhouse, the Antler Motel, and finally the trust department at Jackson State Bank. She was known for her dedication, work ethic, and loyalty.
In 1991, they moved to Star Valley Ranch. Retirement didn't slow Virginia down. She and her close friend Liz Beck became deeply involved in community volunteer work. Virginia played a key role in the American Cancer Society, Star Valley Health's Hospital Auxiliary, the Gifts of Joy gift shop, and was instrumental in fundraising for the new hospital. She later served on the hospital's Board of Directors, continuing her service well into her 70s.
After Lyal's passing in 2012, Virginia remained active. She enjoyed attending her great-grandchildren's games, playing cards with friends, and spending winters in Florida and Nevada with her daughter Angela. She embraced every season of life fully and with grace. Virginia was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. In her final months, she faced congestive heart failure and peacefully chose to reunite with her beloved Lyal on July 11th.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, in-laws, son-in-law, three brothers, and many other cherished family members. She is survived by her children: Angela and companion Ken, Lyal Jr. (Fred) and wife Brandi, Kenny, and bonus daughter Sheila Keating and husband Richard, 12 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, and many loving friends and extended family.
The family extends heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses at Star Valley Health for their excellent care and compassion.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 19th at 2:00 p.m. at the Ucon Idaho Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Star Valley Health Auxiliary, the Thayne Senior Center or the Holy Family Catholic Church in Thayne, Wyoming.