MARGARET B. SHORT

Margaret B. Short, 91, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, April 21, 1995, at the Chateau Girardeau Health Center.

She was born in Jackson May 21, 1903, the daughter of Alvin and Bess Abernathy Boss.

She married John Ryland Short June 25, 1934, at First Presbyterian Church of Jackson. He preceded her in death.

She was a lifelong member of First Presbyterian Church, PEO chapter DJ, DAR Thursday Study Club, American Legion Auxiliary, and a life member in Women of the Church. She taught Sunday School.

She also taught history and English at Jackson High School from 1925 to 1934.

She is survived by a son, John B. Short of Jackson, two grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a brother.

Funeral service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Grant Gillard officiating. Burial will be in Russell Heights Cemetery.

Friends may call today at McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson from 4 to 8 p.m.