Shirley Balcom

Dec. 7, 1932-Sept. 9 2022

Shirley Balcom,89, of Andes passed away peacefully at the Delhi Rehab and Nursing Home on September 9, 2022.  Shirley was born on December 7, 1932 in Bridgeport CT.  She moved to Andes as a teen and resided there for the remainder of her life.  Shirley married Clinton Balcom Sr. on January 9, 1949.  They were married for 45 years prior to Clinton’s passing in 1993.  Shirley was also predeceased by her daughter Dorothy in 2019.  Additionally, she was predeceased by her sisters Cheryl Stratton, Betty Weed, Barbara Hopkins, and Judy Betts. Also, brothers John Beers and Richard Beers.  Shirley is survived by her children Barbara Ackerley, Clinton Jr. aka Sam Balcom, Ken (Rosemary) Balcom, Ben (Diane) Balcom, and Mary (Dennis) Reinshagen.  She is also survived by grandchildren Ralph (Evette) Garofolo, Paul Garofolo, Cody Ackerley, Casey Ackerley, Wayland (Lucinda) Rider, Angela Rider, Amanda (Joe) Anzalone, Travis (Andrea) Balcom, Megan Balcom, Erin Balcom, Randall Reinshagen, Anna Reinshagen, and Katherine Reinshagen.  Shirley was also known as Grandma to eleven great grandchildren. Shirley is also survived by her siblings Jane Soderback, Rose Tenewitz, Deborah Smith, Carl Beers, Robert Beers, Terry Beers, and several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will be 10:00 am on Thursday September 15, 2022 at The Presbyterian Church in Andes with services to follow at 11:00am.  Burial services to immediately follow at the Andes Cemetery.