Shirley L. Helm, age 69, passed away on Jan. 8, 2022 at her home in St. Joseph, MO. She was born on June 13, 1951 in Chillicothe, MO, the daughter of John and Charolett (Graves) Helm. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022 from 11 a.m. – noon, with a funeral service following at 12 p.m. at Bullock Family Funeral Chapel in St. Joseph, MO. She will be laid to rest at Ashland Cemetery. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, John Helm and siblings, William Helm, Sr, Jeffrey Helm, and Donna Helm. Survivors include her mother, Charolett Graves; partner, Harry White; sister, Deborah Kaufman; half-sister, Patricia Lacey; stepsister, Antonnete Bowlin; her two sons, Steven and Jeff; granddaughter, Jaslynn; along with many other loving relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to Bullock Family Funeral Chapel in care of Harry White.