(nee Griscom) 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 for nearly 25 years 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, and cousins.
She loved her family, family vacations, church, visiting/ traveling with friends, helping others, 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 the Kutis Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, Saturday, August 19, at 9:00 a.m. with the funeral immediately following at 11:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Mrs. Reeves was my computer/technology teacher at Ursuline in the late 90s. She was supportive, kind, and eager to help me achieve success. She went out of her way to help me. She even accepted my invitation to attend my graduation party and joined us at my parent’s home. I’ll never forget the way she showed her students how much she cared about our futures and our goals. A beautiful soul.
With Gratitude,