Aleatha H. Short, 81

MILLSBORO - Aleatha H. Short, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2009, in the Beebe Medical Center, Lewes. She was 81. Mrs. Short was born Jan. 1, 1928 in Wattsville, Va., to the late Cordonzal and Mary Elizabeth Holland Waters. Mrs. Short was a 3rd Grade School Teacher at the Frankford Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Harmony United Methodist Church, Millsboro, where she served on the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee, served on the board of People's Memorial Park, served on the board of Trustees of Millsboro Village Development, a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority of Delaware State University, a member of the VFW Post 10638 Auxiliary, a member of the Lord Baltimore Chapter of Lions Club Auxiliary, a member of the Red Hat Society, and she was responsible for and loved running the Saturday Academy; a learning program for children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison Short in 1994; and a son, Myron Short in 1962. Mrs. Short is survived by a son, Gregory H. Short of Millsboro; a sister, Geraldine Beckett of Millsboro; and nephews, nieces, cousins, extended family, and many friends. Service will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 3, 2009, at the Harmony U.M. Church, State Route 24, East of Millsboro, where friends may call at Noon. Rev. Claudia Waters will officiate the service. Friends may also call from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Watson Funeral Home, 211 S Washington St., Millsboro. Interment will be at the People's Memorial Park, S.R. 1 at Midway, following the service. Letters of condolence may be emailed via www.watsonfh.com.