Shirley B. Ballou

June 17, 1928 - September 26, 2019

Shirley B. Ballou of Topeka, Kansas, died September 26, 2019. Shirley was born June 17, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Elwood O. and Martha Frach Langill. She attended Illinois Institute of Technology, was president of Delta Zeta Sorority, and was listed in “Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges” 1947-48. Shirley was Girl Scout Neighborhood Chairman, enjoyed golf, several bridge groups and was active in Shepherd’s Center of Topeka. Shirley married Arthur D. Ballou August 14, 1948, in Chicago. He died March 2000. Her brother, Donald, also preceded her in death. Shirley is survived by her three children, Donna William (Michael) of Denver, Colorado, Douglas Ballou (Nancy Whitworth) of Weatherby Lake, Missouri, and Steven Ballou (Diane Swarts) of Topeka; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Shirley was cremated and by her request, no memorial service is planned. Private inurnment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of donor’s choice, sent in care of the funeral home.