Thelma K. Viener passed away peacefully at her home in Williamsburg Oct. 4, 2012 at the age of 96. She had lived most of her life in Richmond. She was predeceased by her husband, Reuben Viener, who died in 1982.
A long-time member of the Board of Directors of the YWCA and a volunteer for 21 years at Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, she also worked for countless other civic and charitable causes.
She is survived by her sons John David Viener and his wife, Karin, of Sailfish Point, Florida and Michael James Viener and his wife, Karen, of Stuart, Florida. Also her daughters Betsy Jo Spence and her husband, James, of Williamsburg, and Mary Ellen Viener of New York, N. Y.
Survivors also include four grandchildren, Justin Peck Viener and his wife Cynthia of Richmond, Va., Hardy McKay Viener of Austin, Texas, John D. Viener, Jr., of Los Angeles, California, Katherine Riordan and her husband Aidan of Needham, Massachusetts. She leaves six great-grandchildren, Adam and Daniel Viener and Abigail, Oliver, Jocelyn, and Hadley Riordan.
Funeral arrangements are private.
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I am writing to the family with hopes of finding relatives of Jacob M Viener.
My step-father who served in WWII had a box of war items in which I found a silver bracelet with Jacob M .Viener inscribed on the front and on the back God be with you Thelma and Reuben. I have been searching for this family and would love to mail it to the rightful owner. My step -father Frederick Bing passed away 10 years ago. Would you e-mail me back to see if this is the correct family. My name is Nancy Chiesa I live in Salt Lake City. I can send you a picture of the bracelet if you would like.
Thoughts and prayers for your recent loss. [email protected]
nancy chiesa
October 12, 2020
nancy chiesa
October 12, 2020
Michael - I was sorry to read about your mother - how lucky to have her till age 96 and all the wonderful memories. Wish I had known her as I have worked at St. Mary's for 23 years and probably knew her as I saw volunteers daily. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Betsy Hartz
October 7, 2012
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