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KENDALLVILLE - Shelvia Jean "Jake" Short, 88, of Kendallville, Indiana, passed away at her home on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025.
She was born on Feb. 17, 1937, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Arnold and Velvia Mae (Younce) Salisbury.
She loved reading and spending time with her family - especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also discovered a love going on cruises with her sister.
Jake retired from Shepherd of the Hill Nursing Home in 1995.
On July 15, 1953, in Hindman, Kentucky, she married Vertis "Doug" Short. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2006.
Survivors include her son, Wade (Kathy) Short, of Kendallville; grandchildren, Deborah (Shannon) Woods and Corey (Andria) Short, both of Kendallville; great- grandchildren, Faith Borrero, Kaitlin Borrero, Douglas Short, Logan Short, Taylor Short and Riley Short. Also surviving are brothers, Hoie "Bud" (Cosbie) Salisbury, of Avilla, Gordon (Allene) Salisbury, of Kendallville and Dean (Barb) Salisbury, of Fayette, Tennessee; and sisters, Pelinnia (Allen) Dirrim, of Scottsboro, Alabama, and Flora (Rick) Borger of Kendallville. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Raymond Salisbury and Paul "Pete" Salisbury; and sisters, Vernice McDaniels and Ora Wicker; and infant sister, Clara Salisbury.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Bethel Christian Baptist Church, 2838 E. U.S. 6, Kendallville, with an hour of visitation prior to the service.
Pastor Shawn Shepherd will officiate.
Burial will be at a later date at Orange Township Cemetery near Brimfield.
To leave a condolence or sign the online guestbook, visit www.harperfuneralhomes.com.
Care of the Short family by Harper Funeral Homes, Avilla Chapel, 530 N. Main St., Avilla.
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Jo Ellen Wells
Yesterday
It saddens me to see that Sissy Jake has passed but I hold very fond memories of her. Always a Loving Soul with a heart of gold. I know Our Lord God welcomed her Home.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with her family and friends at this time of sorrow but Rejoice in knowing that she is Home.
Shelvia Jean Wicker-Godsey
November 5, 2025
Heartbroken, I love her so much! Praying for all of you during this season of grief! I enjoyed life with her and all of the girls trips where I was chauffeuring the Sisters around! I am blessed with all great memories. I will forever miss my aunt that I have the privilege of being named after. Not sure if it was Uncle Doug that gave me the nickname Weiner or not but I still answer to that with pride!
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