Mary Elizabeth Short, 80, of Dillwyn, died Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Lynchburg General Hospital.  She was born October 26, 1936 in Jewel Ridge, Virginia, a daughter of the late George Oliver and Dora White Short.  She was also preceded in death by sister Naoma Ruth Short and  brother James Oliver Short.

She is survived by two brothers, James Thomas Stone and Raymond Lee Stone and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at 2 p.m. in the Dillwyn Town Cemetery.  Pastor Tommy Armstrong will be officiating.