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Mary Blanton Short

May 30, 1924 - June 1, 2018

Mary Blanton Short, 94, of Altavista died Friday, June 1, 2018 in New Bern, NC. She was the wife of the late Acree Edward Short for forty-two years. She was born May 30, 1924 in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter of the late Leslie Everette Blanton and Lula Eldridge Blanton. Mrs. Short was a member of First Baptist Church of Altavista and a retired educator with the Campbell County School System. She is survived by three daughters, Judy Linkous and her husband, Raymond of Altavista, Karen West and her husband, David of Altavista, and Mary Schaefer and her husband, Parks of New Bern, NC; a son-in-law, Wayne Nester of Christiansburg; ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Nester. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, June 11, 2018 at Green Lawn Cemetery by the Rev. Dr. Michael Lee. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those wishing to make memorials consider First Baptist Church, 1001 Bedford Ave., Altavista, VA 24517. Finch and Finch Funeral and Cremation Service, Altavista is in charge of arrangements. Please visit the online tribute at www.finchandfinchfuneralservice.com to share a memory or send a condolence to the family.

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Mary Blanton Short, 94, of Altavista died Friday, June 1, 2018 in New Bern, NC. She was the wife of the late Acree Edward Short for forty-two years. She was born May 30, 1924 in Portsmouth, OH, a daughter of the late Leslie Everette Blanton... View Obituary & Service Information

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