Shirley Johnson Short

Shirley Johnson Short, 84, of Monroe, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Born on December 21,1936 in Athens, GA, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Hoyt Johnson, Sr. and Louise Geter Johnson.

She was a devoted wife of 60 years and a very nurturing mother. She enjoyed gardening and taking photos but what she loved most was spending time with her family. She worked as an elementary school paraprofessional for 10 years then a personal shopper in the ladies department at Belks for 20 years.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Laverne Johnson. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Short; children, Scott (Pam) Short and Robin (Mark) Haywood; Autumn Garner (granddaughter), Josh Haywood (grandson); siblings, Sarah Poole, Dianne Finger and Marvin Johnson, Jr.; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 15, 2021 from 12:00pm until 1:45pm at Lord and Stephens, West. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm at Evergreen Memorial Gardens with Pastor Ray Finger officiating.
Pallbearers will be Josh Haywood, Adrian Herndon, Matthew Kemp, Tommy Smart and Cal Barton.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association or the National Kidney Foundation.

Lord and Stephens, West, Watkinsville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com