Carol Short

Carol Short, 77, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas P. Short; parents, Marvin and Dorothy Poff; three brothers, Mike, Robin, and Kevin; two sisters, Dreama and Lynn; grandson, Michael Trail; and son-in-law, Billy Cofer. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be deeply missed. Family left to cherish her memory include her children, Russell Short and wife Sharon, Tonja Cofer, and Abbie Trail and husband George; sister, Debi Overstreet and husband Sam; grandchildren, Zach Cofer and wife Kelli, Tony and Casey Trail, and Chelsea and Mackenzie Graham; great-grandchild, Zaida Cofer; special friend, Peggy Booth; numerous nieces and nephews; and many friends. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 from 6 until 8 pm at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A funeral service to honor Carols life will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at 10 am in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jay Robinette officiating. Burial will follow at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens in Roanoke. The family wishes to express heartfelt thanks to Dr. Fintel, Liz, and the staff at Blue Ridge Cancer Center and to the nurses and staff at Good Samaritan Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Short family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.First Visitation

Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Wednesday, September 14th, 2016 10:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Old Dominion Memorial Gardens

7271 Cloverdale Road Roanoke, VA 24019