Lorraine Whitley Short

May 3, 1933 - December 10, 2020

Lorraine Whitley Short age 87 died at her home on December 10th, 2020 surrounded by family. “Laurie or Aunt Laurie” was known for her hospitality, warmth, and fun-loving personality. Aunt Laurie celebrated every family holiday, birthday, wedding and event. She and her late husband Clarence “Bussy” Short enjoyed socializing at one of their many clubs and entertaining at “The Great Steamboat Race Party.” Music was a passion whether playing drums with family, Rascals of Ragtime or singing with family at Throne of Grace or St. Francis in the Fields Church. She was always up for a spur of the moment casual dinner or getting colorfully dressed up to support a fundraising ball. Throughout her life she was active whether beagling, fox-hunting, boating or working out at Milestone. She had the opportunity to travel all over the world but nothing would replace the sorrow of losing her girls Julie Short (17) and Lorraine Short (15.) “Aunt Laurie” is survived by her nephew Erskine Courtenay (Dawn), grand- nephew and niece William and Caroline Courtenay, their mother Caroline Lussky (Jim Segal), her niece Andrea Courtenay Spradling (Mark) her grand- nephews and nieces Jurnee Courtenay, Matthew, Stephen (Brittany)and Jenny Spradling, and her nephew Whit Courtenay (Mary Ann) and her grand- nephew Jack Wilhoit. The family would like to thank Aunt Laurie’s doctors, Eldercare, Hosparus, and kind caregivers. We all are going to miss her hugs, kisses, and beaming smile. Out of respect and concern for public health and safety, a celebration of life will be held at a future date, so that all who knew and loved her can come together to remember her amazing life.