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Cathy Scott Obituary

Cathy Short Scott, 54, of Roanoke, Va., died on Wednesday, October 14, 2009. Cathy had been involved in marketing for several corporations. She was preceded in death by her father, Glenn E. Short; and is survived by her mother, Katherine Shelton Short, of Roanoke; her sisters, Pamela K. Short, of Roanoke, and Vicki Short Moffitt and husband, Thomas, of Arlington; her nieces, Haley and Kelsey Moffitt; her aunts, Linda Stultz, of Roanoke, and Brenda Chittum and husband, Ron, of Vinton; and friend, Hugh Cobb, of Roanoke. A graveside service will be held 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2009, in Sherwood Memorial Park with Dr. Phil Martin officiating. The family suggests donations to Future Generation Fund at First Baptist Church in Cathy's memory. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 16, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2009.

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Poje Ken & gail

October 29, 2009

We are sad to learn of Cathy's passing. She had a great heart
and was a good person. This is a loss. Our thoughts and prayers to her family at this time of loss.

Alex Sherwood

October 28, 2009

I also worked with Cathy at Sun. She was in a permanent good mood - so a great person to be around because Cathy would always brighten your day. She'll be missed.

Philip Laidlaw

October 28, 2009

I worked with Cathy in the 90's at Sun Microsystems. We had only recently re-connected and I was shocked at her passing. She always had a smile and a giggle no matter how crazy things got. Cathy was a joy.

I am very sorry for you loss.

Philip A. Laidlaw

Jeff Arnst

October 28, 2009

My thoughts go out to her family. Cathy use to work with me at Sun, and was a great person

Laura Bond

October 20, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shelia Bennett

October 19, 2009

Pam

I am so sorry to hear of your sister's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Jim Kreger

October 17, 2009

Cathy was a very sweet person and will be missed.

October 16, 2009

Pam and Mrs. Short,

We are so sorry for your loss. We will keep you both in our thoughts and prayers.

Mark and Justin Dudley

Jacky King

October 16, 2009

Dear Katherine, Pam, and Vicki---

Michael and I are so sad to hear about Cathy. She was such a dear & sweet friend for many years and will be so missed by all of us. I know she is with her beloved Rocky and Dusty again.

Jacky & Michael King

Sandra Dalton

October 16, 2009

Katherine,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your daughter. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. With my deepest sympathy.

Doris Curtis

October 16, 2009

Pam, I am sorry to hear about your sister. Many prayers for you and your family.

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