Dorothy Freeman Short

GEORGETOWN - Dorothy Freeman Short, 83, of Georgetown, died at home Friday, Feb. 20, 2009. Mrs. Short was born in Townsend, daughter of the late Frank Freeman and Helen Fraizer Freeman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Georgetown where she loved teaching Sunday school and helping with Bible School. Her family was her first love, she was a devoted wife and mother. She loved flowers and took care of many people in the community. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Howard Short; four children, Linda Short of Bear, Howard Short of Houston, Texas, Joanna Schlabaugh of Virginia Beach, Va., and Amy Short of Millsboro; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, in the chapel of Short Funeral Services, 609 E. Market Street, Georgetown, where friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Georgetown. Flowers will be accepted or send contributions to Compassionate Care Hospice, 31038 Country Garden Boulevard, Suite D2, Dagsboro, DE 19939.