Shirley Margaret Griscom

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.