Frankie Ann Short, 89, of Richwood, entered into Heavens gates on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at the WVU Summersville Regional Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born February 15, 1935, at White Oak, Williams River, a daughter of the late Sylvester and Nellie Mae Bowers Williams.

Frankie was a homemaker, raising and providing for her children. She was a Christian by faith and enjoyed cooking, reading, crosswords and puzzle books. Frankie and Doy spent many nights singing gospel songs at churches in the area. Spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren put the twinkle in her eye.

Surviving are her husband and best friend of 73 years, Doy Short, children, Rose Short Giles and Richard Allen Short, 9 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and many other extended family and friends made over the years.

In addition to her parent’s, son Larry Jennings Short preceded her in death.

Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at Morris Funeral Home, Cowen with Pastor Mike Malcomb officiating. Burial will follow at the Alex Williams Cemetery, Cranberry Ridge. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 12:00 until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.morrisfuneralhomecowenwv.com

Services entrusted to the care of Morris Funeral Home.