Nancy May Short, 91, went to be with the Lord and many loved ones on February 12, 2021 while residing at Cloverleaf Healthcare. She was born August 10, 1929 to the late Archie and Mabel (Archer) Foxworthy. Nancy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1947 and then married the love of her life, Phillip Short on September 17, 1948.
During her lifetime she had several jobs, but her last and most rewarding job was home health care. She truly loved taking care of her patients. Nancy was a member of Fairview Christian Church and Fairview Ladies Aide. Nancy, along with her husband, Phil, were sponsors of Fairview CYF. She enjoyed working in her flowerbeds, garden and enjoyed watching the birds, but spending time with family was the most important part of her life. Until her health started declining, the entire family was welcome at her house for lunch every Sunday. She was happiest when her house was full of family.
Nancy was preceded in death by her husband, her mother and father, and her siblings, Ernest, Albert, Hubert, Virginia and great-grandson, Tanner Standley.
Nancy is survived by her three children, Tonetta Kohler (John), Nancy Nevins (Rick), and Lauren Short. Grandchildren, Scott Standley (Cindy), Nikki Lalen (Stoney), Robinne Standley (Anthony), Shannon Nevins, Shelly Atkinson (D.J.), Doug Nevins (Christy), Amber Stephenson (Dave), Michael Short (Shyleigh), and Bailey Lumsdon (Jared). Great-grandchildren, Zackery Welch (Alexis), Phillip Lalen (Emily), Mikayla Lalen (Chris), Taylor Smith (Amber), Payton Smith (Cory), Whitney Sampson, Justin Sampson, Dalton, Hunter, Parker, and Cooper Atkinson, Aubree Bastian, Rylan Grace and Kamdyn Short, Rylan Scott and Harper Lumsdon. Great-great-grandchildren, Braxten, Nikolas, Jordyn, Paisley, Rory, Laikyne, Leah, Phillip Jr., Kayeden Kacen, Xayvion, Olivia, Avery and Aria as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
Funeral services will be and live-streamed at 1:00 PM Thursday, February 18, 2021 in Lawson-Miller Chapel, 1702 E. National Ave., with Pastor Doug Parkey officiating. Burial will be in Calcutta Cemetery. The family will accept friends for visitation Thursday, from 11:00 AM until the time of services. Memorial contributions may be made to Clay County Youth Food Delivery Program, 225 E. Kruzan St., Brazil, IN 47834.
The family would like to offer there thanks to, Intrepid Home Health Care and Diane Robinson and Pat Walls for all the care they gave her while she was able to stay at home, Cloverleaf Healthcare and their staff for all the care and love they gave mom while she was there and Heart to Heart Hospice for making her final days comfortable. To send condolences to the family, visit: www.frenchfuneralhome.com.