Betty Mae Short, 83 GREENWOOD - Betty Mae Short, passed away Thursday, March 4, 2010, in her home. She was 83. She was born Wednesday, November 10, 1926 in Federalsburg, Md., daughter of the late Charles and Ethel Annie Andrews. Over the years she worked at the Manor House, the Cheer Home Services for over 30 years, and provided private nursing care for the elderly. She also enjoyed helping both of her sons in their respective businesses. She retired from Cheer Home Services due to health issues when she reached the age of 80. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Earl H. Short in 1991; three brothers, Wilmer Andrews, Elwood Andrews, and Theodore Andrews; one sister, Ruby Perry; and a grandson, Michael Wayne Short. She is survived by two sons, Earl Wayne Short and wife, Di Ann and Donnie Short and wife, Debra, all of Greenwood; six grandchildren, Mark Short, Christopher Short, Ronald Short, Crystal Fensick, Matthew Short and James Pollard; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Pauline Mills of Federalsburg, Md. Funeral Services will be 1 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, at the Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium, Hardesty Chapel, 202 Laws Street, Bridgeville, where friends may call after 12 noon. Burial will follow the services at Bloomery Cemetery, Federalsburg, Md. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the CHEER Center, 546 S. Bedford Street, Georgetown, DE 19947. Sign guestbook at www.parsellfuneralhomes.com.