Josephine Richards West (May 25, 1853 – April 23, 1933) was a leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and was a suffragist from Utah Territory.

Richards was a member of the general board of the Primary Association of the LDS Church from 1893 until her death.

In 1896, she succeeded Clara C. M. Cannon as second counselor to Louie B.

West served in this capacity until 1905, when she was succeeded by Clara W. Beebe.

West died of pneumonia at Logan, Utah and is buried in the Ogden City Cemetery.