Paulette Kim Short

Paulette K. Short, 60, of Hurricane, passed away peacefully, Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019. Paulette was born July 28, 1958 in Charleston to the late Charles F. Rollins and T. Pauline Rollins. She was also preceded in death by an infant sister, Brenda Rollins. She was a graduate of Winfield High School and graduated from WVU Parkersburg with a degree in nursing. Paulette began her nursing practice with Dunbar medical, then worked for CAMC on the heart team. Before retiring from nursing she was with the VA Hospital in Huntington. After retiring from nursing, she continued caregiving along with her loving husband Danny by taking care of her ailing mother. She provided so much comfort to her until her passing in 2016. Paulette didn’t stop there, she was a self-appointed “Mother” to her several nieces and nephews. She was always watching a ball game, going to a school performance, babysitting or whatever was needed, she was there to be involved in their activities. She did all this while battling multiple myeloma for several years. Paulette who is survived by her loving husband Danny Short were also the proud parents of many Rescue Animals that ended up in Heaven because of the love and care they were given. She is also survived by mother-in-law, Frances Cook, and sister-in-law, Melina Mills. She was also proud to be one of the “Three Sisters” and is survived by Barbara Dawson (Ed) of Winfield and Betty Stamper of Scott Depot; her beloved nieces and nephews, John, Jamie, Stephen, Amanda; 8 grand nieces and nephews that loved her dearly. She was a second mother and grandmother to them. A Celebration of Paulette’s life will be at 2:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2019 at Winfield Baptist Church 12902 Winfield Road, Winfield, with Pastor David Johns officiating. Friends may visit Paulette’s family one hour before the Celebration at the Church. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me The Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, The Righteous Judge, will award to me on that day- and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Little Victories at 3589 Wire Branch Road, Ona, WV 25545. Chapman Funeral Home, family owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is honored to serve the Short family.

Paulette Kim Short

July 28, 1958 - April 2, 2019