Mary Delores Vieira Read, 90, of Jacksonville, passed away early Tuesday morning, August 19, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

She was born July 5, 1935, in Jacksonville, a daughter of George and Bernice Fernandes Vieira.  She married James A. Read on August 14, 1955, in Jacksonville, and he preceded her in death on January 24, 1995.

She is survived by a son, Donald A. (wife, Mary) Read of Bloomington and a daughter, M. Diane (husband, Eric) Enz of Jacksonville; six grandchildren: Aaron Enz, Adam Enz, Austin Enz, Alexis (husband, Jonathon) Malone, Madison Read, Julia Read; one sibling, Judy Vieira of Jacksonville and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and five siblings: Harold Glenn Vieira, Merle Vieira, Helen Robinson, William Vieira and Wilma Walker.

Mary graduated from Jacksonville High School where she was known for academic excellence and an Illinois State Championship for baton twirling along with her life-long friends Shirley Morris and Donna Gutekunst.  She was raised as a member of the Northminster Presbyterian Church in Jacksonville, was a member of the United Methodist Church in Heyworth, and when returning to Jacksonville, became a member of the First Presbyterian Church.  In Jacksonville, Mary taught dance lessons and worked for Heinl Florist, Sorrill's Florist and All Occasions; in Heyworth, she worked for the Farmers State Bank, Dr Cumming and Dr. Pietsch.  She enjoyed dancing, singing, sports, crafting, playing cards, and attending school events. Her passion was spending time with her friends and family.  She managed a home full of love, joy and happiness.

Funeral services will be 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Jacksonville East Cemetery. The family will meet friends 9:30-10:30 A.M. prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Elara Hospice or to the Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com.