Bertha ''Gail'' Short, 70 of Chilhowee, Missouri passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri.

Gail was born December 19, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of Peggy A. (Bates) Elliott and stepfather: Frank Elliott. She graduated high school in Rubidoux, California. She was united in marriage to Jerry Short on June 30, 1977 in Clinton, Missouri. Her employment history included med tech at Westwood Nursing in Clinton, Unitog in Warrensburg, and Centurylink, retiring after many years. Gail enjoyed travelling, canning home grown produce, puzzles, and history of the British Royal Family.

Survivors include her husband: Jerry Short; stepchildren: Tonia Bacon (Kevin); Stephen Short (Cindi); Michele McCawley (Tim); siblings: Kathryn Harrelson (Charles Poisson); Bruce Bates; Kelly Bates ; Shirley Gowin; Robert Elliott (Linda Rice); brother-in-law: Tom Biles; and numerous grandchildren; great grandchildren; nieces; and nephews. She is preceded in death by her mother: Peggy Elliott; stepfather: Frank Elliott; and sister: Helen Snyder.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Williams Funeral Chapel in Warrensburg with Pastor Jimmy Gear officiating.  Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery in Chilhowee.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American heart Association, in care of the funeral home.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralchapel.net