Shirley M. Griscom Reeves
Obituary
Shirley M. Griscom Reeves died August 12 , 2017 in St. Louis, MO. Born March 3, 1936 in Lincoln, AR.
Loving mother of Debbie (Steve) Kimes, Sarah (Dan) Bock, and Suzanne (Nat) Brooks; dear Grandma to Bradley and Austin Kimes, Kevin and Michael Bock, and Preston, Elizabeth and Thomas Brooks; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Shirley was a University of Arkansas 1958 graduate. She was employed as a teacher at various schools including Ursuline Academy in Kirkwood for ~ 18 years. She was an active member of the Affton Presbyterian Church for 50 years serving as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher, VBS leader, Stephen Minister and Presbytery delegate. She volunteered at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Affton and Isiah 58 Food Pantries, and supported several philanthropic organizations.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Dale R. Reeves and her parents, Margaret and Clark Griscom / Carl Barkman. Surviving sibling is Bill Griscom (Barbara), her three daughters / families, and many nieces, nephews, & cousins.
She loved her family, family vacations, church, visiting / traveling with friends, reading and swimming.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Affton Food Pantry or St. Anthony’s Hospice de Greeff House.
Services: Visitation will be at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m.
Loving mother of Debbie (Steve) Kimes, Sarah (Dan) Bock, and Suzanne (Nat) Brooks; dear Grandma to Bradley and Austin Kimes, Kevin and Michael Bock, and Preston, Elizabeth and Thomas Brooks; our dear sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Shirley was a University of Arkansas 1958 graduate. She was employed as a teacher at various schools including Ursuline Academy in Kirkwood for ~ 18 years. She was an active member of the Affton Presbyterian Church for 50 years serving as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School teacher, VBS leader, Stephen Minister and Presbytery delegate. She volunteered at St. Anthony’s Hospital, Affton and Isiah 58 Food Pantries, and supported several philanthropic organizations.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Dale R. Reeves and her parents, Margaret and Clark Griscom / Carl Barkman. Surviving sibling is Bill Griscom (Barbara), her three daughters / families, and many nieces, nephews, & cousins.
She loved her family, family vacations, church, visiting / traveling with friends, reading and swimming.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Affton Food Pantry or St. Anthony’s Hospice de Greeff House.
Services: Visitation will be at Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, on Saturday, August 19, 2017 - 9:00 a.m. until service at 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Kutis Affton Chapel - 10151 Gravois Road - St. Louis, Missouri
Visitation
9:00 am
Kutis Affton Chapel - 10151 Gravois Road - St. Louis, Missouri
Final Resting Place
General
Mar 3, 1936
Aug 12, 2017
81
Tributes
Bill and Barbara and all family members. We were so sorry to learn of Shirley passing. Remember her from Lincoln school days. Our condolences and prayers.
Vol and carol west - Friend
Bill and Shirley's family, Sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Now She and Dale are together again. I have great memories of us growing up and going to school together in Lincoln. Our family dinners, picnics and just great times. So long for now and I'll see you on the other side.
James
James Payne - Cousin
Funeral Service
11:00 am
Kutis Affton Chapel - 10151 Gravois Road - St. Louis, Missouri
Visitation
9:00 am
Kutis Affton Chapel - 10151 Gravois Road - St. Louis, Missouri
Final Resting Place
General
Mar 3, 1936
Aug 12, 2017
81