Minnie Short

GREENWOOD - Minnie Short, of Greenwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009, at the Greenwood Country Retirement Home. Minnie was born on Oct. 19, 1918, in Philadelphia, graduated from Dover High School in 1937 and from Beacom College in 1939. After graduation she worked for: American Viscose Company in Wilmington, O.A. Newton and Son Company in Bridgeville, and retired from Eastern Equipment and Engineering Co. in Seaford in 1981. Minnie was interested in dramatics and helped to organize the Little Theater Group which was active for several years in Bridgeville. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Bridgeville and was active in the ECW. For many years, Minnie also served as Directress of the Altar Guild, was the Communion Assistant for the Healing Service, and prepared the church newsletter and Sunday bulletins. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Lee Short Sr.; and her grandson, Daniel Lee Short III. She is survived by her son, Daniel Lee Short Jr. and his wife Judy; a daughter, Suzanne Hunsberger and her husband Robert; and a granddaughter, Karen Short. A Memorial Service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 2 N. Williams Street, Bridgeville, with the Rev. Joseph James officiating. Interment will be in Bridgeville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 21, Bridgeville, DE 19933. Arrangements are being handled by Parsell Funeral Enterprises, Bridgeville. Send online condolences to: condolences@parsellfuneralhomes.com.