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for Helen Balcom
Donna Lindner
November 19, 2013
Dear Kurt, Helene, Carole and Sister D,
I was sorry to hear about Aunt Helen. She was a really nice person. I spent most of my childhood Summers in Savannah and I remember Helen, Catherine, Gertrude and Sister D sitting at Gertrude's kitchen table laughing and carrying on. I have fond memories of Savannah when I was a kid. We lived in Atlanta, but I always considered Savannah my real home! Helen and her sisters were all nice to me and it meant a lot to me when I was growing up. My love to all of you. You had a great mother.
Linda Johnson Davis
November 19, 2013
Dear Carole, Helene and family,
Your dear Mother took care of two generations of hungry girls in our family. She was just a sweetheart with a teriffic sense of humor. I can remember how she and my aunt Rena slung hash and laughed at Cathedral when I was a student and my daughters Angela and Dana loved her at St. Vincent's. I'm sure she is having something to do with the Banquet being prepared for her now! What a lady!! She will be missed by so many! You are all in our prayers.
Love,
Linda Johnson Davis
b. seeger
November 17, 2013
Mrs. Balcom was my grandmother's best friend. They laughed together for decades and worked together at St V's. I grew up in awe of their friendship and hearing stories of how they so gracefully navigated the good and bad of life...and Lord knows there was plenty of both. I'm sure she and Marie are up there laughing and carrying on as I write this. Rest in peace.
walter and peggy muller
November 16, 2013
our thoughts and prayers are with you
Bill & Sharon Durrell ILA 1475
November 16, 2013
We are so sorry for the loss of Mrs Helen, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time
November 15, 2013
Sending love and prayers. We will miss her sweet smile and gentle kindness. Such a special lady!
Jason and Jody Buelterman
Larry Brady
November 15, 2013
To the Balcom Family,
Your Mom/Grandmother is/was a great lady that I first met when attending Cathedral in the 1960's. Over these past five decades, I would see her when I visited Savannah/Tybee and she would know me even if it had been one or ten years since we had last seen each other. Our greetings were always warm, and for me a touch of the nostalgic past. I will sorely miss her, my Mom, and my Dad at the American Legion on Bingo night.
Sincerely,
Larry and Melodie Brady
Betty Pinckney
November 15, 2013
To the entire Balcom Family
We loved Mrs. B and will miss her. Her love and laughter. I will be praying for all of you that you might know that she is now with her beloved husbend and all who have gone before her, that she is now and forever in the loving arms of Jesus Christ our lord and savior.
Holly Keane
November 15, 2013
Helene and Family, I'm deeply sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. God will be watching over all of you.
Buddy Mahoney
November 15, 2013
Much love to you all on the loss of Mrs. B.
Pat & Patricia Hansen
November 15, 2013
To Carole and entire Balcom Family:
we were deeply saddened to learn of Mrs. Balcom's death. She was one of the sweetest people in the world. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Arthur & Phyllis Weil
November 15, 2013
Dear Helene, Kurt and Family,
Our thoughts are with you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
Arthur and Phyllis Weil
November 15, 2013
WHILE THE WORLD IS A SADDER PLACE WITHOUT MEMA, SHE LEFT A LOT OF REALLY GREAT MEMORIES TO SUSTAIN US ALL, I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE KNOWN HER AND BEEN INCLUDED IN HER FAMILY ALL THESE YEARS! CAROL, HELENE AND KURT , YOU WERE BLESSED WITH A TRULY WONDERFUL MOTHER WHO WAS LOVED BY MANY AND WILL BE FORGOTTEN BY NONE! MUCH LOVE TO ALL
Becky Akins
November 15, 2013
I'm so sorry to hear about sweet Mrs. Balcom! Please know that prayers and warm thoughts are with your family at this sad time.
Janet Schaaf
November 15, 2013
Long lived Mrs. Balcolm and long will live her memory and legacy! I am proud to have been one of her SVA girls and Tybee friends. Love and prayers to Denise and Mrs. Balcolm's family as you celebrate her life and her spunk.
Rick and Susie Doyle
November 15, 2013
Kurt,
It with great sadness that I heard about your Mother's passing when I got back from NC last night. Unfortunately I will be out of town this weekend, and unable to be at the viewing or funeral but I wanted to let you know that you, your sisters, and all of your families are in our thoughts and prayers.
If there is anything we can do please don't hesitate to call.
Fr. Miguel GdP
November 15, 2013
May light perpetual shine upon her. Memory Eternal!
Frenchie
November 15, 2013
She will be missed. Great Lady.
fred and ann kessler iii
November 15, 2013
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Micky Irvin
November 15, 2013
I just recently met Mrs. B, and what a wonderful lady she was. So sorry to hear she passed away, my thoughts and prayers are with her family.
November 15, 2013
our deepest sympathy - mickey, mary, ilene and all the hohnerleins
Barbara O'Loughlin Westerfield
November 14, 2013
Helene and family,so sorry to hear of Mrs. B's death. She was always "up" and really enjoyed feeding us each day at SVA. No one could cook like her. Her "SpoonBurgers" will always be the best. We were so lucky to have her as a mentor and friend. She was one of a kind! My sympathy to you all.
Tina Cooney
November 14, 2013
To The Balcom Family,
I have very fond memories of Helen when we lived on Wallberg Street many years ago.Thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Tina Cooney
Hiawassee, Ga.
Sandra McCumbers
November 14, 2013
Balcom Family..Your Mother was a very special lady. She was always so nice to me and always had a hug and a kiss to share. I know that everyone who knew her will miss her. My prayers are with all of you.
Sandra Williams McCumbers
Roy & Cam Banks
November 14, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to the family. I knew Mrs. B from Cathedral Day School and my wife Cam(Catherine Munn Banks) was SVA'67. My grandmother, Kate (Walsh) Armand worked in the SVA lunchroom for many years and my mother Kathryn Walsh Banks and Mrs. B were friends. May Mrs. B rest in the Eternal Peace of Our Lord.
Susie Looney
November 14, 2013
Carole and family, I am sorry to hear of your mom passing. She was a lovely lady who touched the lives of many people leaving them with happy memories. The last time I saw her was at my own mother's wake. May she rest in peace with Our Lord in heaven.
Gloria Davis
November 14, 2013
Kurt, Helene, & Carole, please know you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Mrs. B was one special lady!
November 14, 2013
I don't know why she liked me so much, but I sure did love Ms B!
She was so kind! But again, she'd make sure you were doing right around SVA. We really adored each other.She adored all of us at SVA and made us each feel so special.
My heart is with you Kirt and Helen. I know how sad you are to lose such an awesome lady who was a mother to so many, especially you.
Peace be with you.
~Nancy Heffernan
Beth Hoffman
November 14, 2013
To all the Balcoms, I'm truly sorry for your loss. Mrs. Balcom was such a special lady. Y'all will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. Sending hugs your way.
love and hugs, Beth and Herb Hoffman
Jennifer Fitsemons
November 14, 2013
Mrs. Balcom was one of my favorites at SVA. To Denise, and all of your family, please know that she was very dear to all who knew her, especially her SVA family. Our prayers are with you and yours in your time of need. We loved Mrs. B, and she will be greatly missed.
Jennifer Rogers Fitsemons c/o '88
Elaine Rousseau Hillebrand
November 14, 2013
To all of the Balcom family: a new angel is in heaven. "Ma" Balcom was a wonderful friend and mentor to us
in the SVA kitchen. She loved our exploits and newer forgot "her girls". We are blessed to have known her. May she rest in peace.
Elaine Rousseau Hillebrand
Class of 1967
Sharyn Lysaught
November 14, 2013
I am so glad that I was able to attend the reunion and see Mrs. Balcom. It was such a treat to see her after so many years. You are so lucky to have your Mother for so long and be able to enjoy her. Thinking of you.
Tommy Rochefort
November 14, 2013
What a LADY! She was our family friend since my Mom & her grew-up together. We all have many wonderful memories. She will be missed. Our prayers go out to her & all the family.
Love from the Osterholtzs & Rocheforts
Ellen and Al Taber
November 14, 2013
Dearest Carole and family, please accept our deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. She was a wo derful lady and will be missed by many.
Ellen and Al Taber
Bob White
November 14, 2013
Carole and Kurt, I was sorry to see that your mon had passed away. I always enjoyed seeing her on St. Patricks Day. My best to all your family.
November 14, 2013
My deepest sympathy to your family. Rev. Benjamin L. Moultrie IV (Rocky) ILA Local 1414, Savannah, Ga.
Terri Brown Patillo
November 14, 2013
Frank, Jason and the Balcom Family:
I remember Mrs. B very well from Tybee and the American Legion. What a lovely woman was she! Quite a character and so much fun! Today, the angels are rejoicing, Mrs. B has come home!
Shirley Foskey Marlay
November 14, 2013
My deepest condolences to all of the Balcom family, and there are certainly alot of you. Helen certainly was blessed with a big family. I pray for God's grace and comfort during these difficult times. Hold on tight to each other and all the wonderful memories you will carry along in your hearts.
Billy Manucy
November 14, 2013
Helen and I had a special relationship most of my life and I am 65. She always greeted me with a kiss and hug and told my she loved me and called me "darlin". I know she called everyone "darlin", but it made me feel special. There are so many stories to tell that I should wait to tell them maybe at the reception at the legion. I will miss her at St. Michael's and at the legion for bingo but most of all I will miss her smiling face and exuberant personality. She and my Mother, Helen Beranc Manucy were great friends, and as long as Helen Balcom was alive, my own Mother Helen was close by. Good Bye Sweet Mrs. B Love Billy Manucy
Jimmy brady
November 14, 2013
Kurt, Helen and all the Family you are in my thoughts and Prayers. I will always remember your Mom from our days at Cathedral.
Jane Harte Sipple
November 14, 2013
I was also one of "Miss B's" lunch room girls. What a fun time we had working with her and what a beautiful example of love and dedication she was to all.
Thank you, to all of her family, for sharing this amazing lady with generations of SVA girls.
With love, prayers and sympathy.
May she Rest in Peace!
Elaine Williams
November 14, 2013
To the family of Ms. "B", I extend my heart felt sympathy. I worked many, many days in the kitchen with her from 1968-1972 and she would get on me about why I was "assigned" to kitchen detail but was always glad to see me. She was a sounding board for a lot of young women at St. Vincent's. Well I know you are probably preparing meals for the crowd upstairs. Know that there could never be another Ms. "B"., your are gone but will never be forgotten. Elaine T. Williams
Kathleen (Kathy) Kenney-Brown
November 14, 2013
How blessed I was to have known "Mrs. B". She was a gentle and fun-loving woman with a smile always on her face. I must say that next to her FAMILY and CHURCH her Bingo Card was the love of her life...She will be missed. My prayers and thoughts are with all of the Balcom family.
November 14, 2013
Carole and Helene
Although I moved from Savannah many years ago, I always kept up with what you girls were doing. Your mother was a blessing and sweet to everyone. There will be bingo in heaven tonight.
Stay strong.
Patricia Morgan Byrum
November 14, 2013
Glad to see Mrs. B. in Aug at SVA alum picnic. She was a wonderful person ,always fun to be around. Martha Tison Youngblood
Toby Skrine
November 14, 2013
Helene, and Family; I was sorry to read of the home going of Mrs. Balcom. She was such a blessing to so very many people. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May Gods grace and love give you strength. Lots of Love Toby Skrine
Paula Lutz Drawdy
November 14, 2013
Such sad news to learn of Mrs. B's passing. She was the heart of SVA and a guide to many young girls. She will be missed by many.
Anne Horstman
November 14, 2013
Dear Helene & Family:
How thrilled I was to see your mother in April. She is such an important memory from my growing up years. She will be remembered. With deepest sympathy. Anne Halligan Horstman
Tracie Sims
November 13, 2013
Mrs.B was always so kind to me when I attended 77'-81'. Prayers are with Denise and the entire family.
November 13, 2013
I and SVA will always remember you in our kitchen...you were an icon...had the prividgle of being with you for a great numbers of years....serving lunch for all of us...God rest your sole...peace be with you Ms B
Kathy Williams Shelton
November 13, 2013
Mrs. B was a great lady. I had the privilege to work with her at SVA in the kitchen. She made the work fun. She will be missed by everyone. Remember the good times and know she is watching over all of us!
Heather Hosti
November 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the Balcom family...a truly amazing woman loved by all!
Brian,Heather and Bubb Balcom
November 13, 2013
Love ya Grams, Gonna miss you always!
April Lapole
November 13, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sending out love from SVA class of 1990.
April Torma Lapole
The Massey Family
November 13, 2013
We are so sorry for your family's loss of such a great lady. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Barbara Evans
November 13, 2013
Helene and family: Thoughts and prayers are with you. What a wonderful life she lived!
Leon Gordon
November 13, 2013
Our prayers go out to all family members during this difficult time.A great lady loved by all......Leon and Rocco
Beth Sheffield
November 13, 2013
Dear Mrs. B;
Who would have ever thought that a punishment to a brand new SVA freshman by Sister Fidelis for growing a sweet potato in her locker would start a lifelong love and friendship of such a wonderful LADY. After being assigned to you for my detention, and having so much fun cleaning with you, I made it my goal, and on Awards Night in my Senior year, you handed me that perfect attendance reward for never missing a detention in all 4 years. Unfortunately, I didn't get to work in the kitchen the last year, someone thought it would better improve my knowledge by making me write the dictionary!!! But our friendship grew when Kurt married Judy and our families kind of intertwined thru the years. Then when you and Frank moved across the street life was complete with all the family functions. Taking you or bringing you home from Bingo was an honor and lots and lots of people on Tybee vied for that honor! You will be missed Mrs. B, but you will never be forgotten! You left us with such a wonderful Legacy.........your Family!
Eternal Rest Grant Mrs. B, Oh Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. We know she is happy being with Frank and Bubba.
All our Love
Beth Sheffield '68 and Ian Parmee
November 13, 2013
I knew this day would eventually come. But, it is never easy. She was, without a doubt, the most beautiful, gentle, loving, caring, spunky, lady I have ever known! Even after I was no longer her "daughter in law", she NEVER treated me any differently. My heart is breaking knowing that I will never see her at Bingo again! I love you, Helen, and I will never forget you. RIP, sweet lady, and say hello for me to all the ones already there in heaven with you.
Love you,
Margie
Amy Cone Allen
November 13, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mrs. Balcom was a wonderful lady. My parents loved volunteering in the lunch room with her at St. Vincent's. So happy I had the opportunity to get to know such a wonderful soul.
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