Winifred Short

Winifred Lee Short, 86, of Cameron, OK passed away Sunday, December 21, 2014 in Cameron.  Winifred was born June 14, 1928 in Booneville, AR to Arvel A.  & Vergie (Oliver) Wann.  She was a retired beautician. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Loretta Roberts of Alvarado, TX and her parents.  Winifred was known for her gardening and love of flowers.  She loved singing, especially gospel music, and she loved quilting.  Many people received a gift made with love.  One of her finest accomplishments was her writing.  She wrote poems and children’s short stories.  Her “Cheeky, the Curious Squirrel” stories are known and loved all over the world.  She will be greatly missed worldwide.  She is in the arms of her Heavenly Father.  

     She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbur Short of the home; daughters & sons in law, Leona & Phil Bridges of Walkerton, IN, Burta & Bruce Lancaster of Cameron, OK, Carolyn & David Henson of Jasper, TX, Marie & Billy Campbell of Crandall, TX; son & daughter in law, M.E. “Butch” & Nelle Short of Seattle, WA; brother, Oliver Wann of Bushland, TX; 9 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; other relatives, loved ones and friends.

     Services will be 3 pm, Tuesday, December 23, 2014 at Evans Chapel of Memories in Poteau, OK with Rev. Bill Wheat officiating.  Interment will follow in Greenhill Cemetery, Cameron, OK.

         **The family will be at the chapel at 2 pm to visit with friends and relatives before the service. 

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Cameron First Baptist Church or order Gideon Bibles by calling the funeral home.