Chasity Michelle Shorter

Chasity Michelle Shorter obituary, Gary, IN

Chasity Michelle Shorter

Chasity Shorter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 26, 2025.
Chasity Michelle Shorter was born on July 13, 2004 to Vincent Shorter and India Craig in Merrillville, IN. She was a bright spirit to everyone that knew her. Chasity aspired to become a medical assistant, but more than anything she wanted to be a wife and mother as she anxiously awaited her baby boy. Her life was unexpectedly taken on May 16, 2025 at the young age of 20. She is survived by her parents Vincent (Megan) Shorter and India (Steven) Craig; 5 sisters: Ashely Shorter, Lourdes Craig, Jayda Starks, J'Nyia Starks, Journeigh Craig; 7 brothers: Steven Craig, Jr., Savion Shorter, Vincent Shorter Jr., Bryson Shorter, Joseph Craig, Saint Craig, Unborn (TBD); grandparents: Laffyet Shorter, Rosalind Jackson, Willie James Johnson, Angie Johnson, Ernest Craig, Robin Craig; great-grandmother: Cynthia Calhoun; uncles: Donté Hicks, Ryan Hicks, Louis Blacknell; aunts: Arnitrice Mance, Bianca Mance, Jacqueline Craig, Jessica Craig; and a host of family and friends. Wake Tuesday May 27,2025 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Funeral 12:00 p.m. all services at Powell-Coleman Funeral Home 3200 W. 15th Ave Gary,In. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery Gary,In.

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August 19, 2025

Kendra Lockwood posted to the memorial.

August 1, 2025

Bianca Mance posted to the memorial.

June 1, 2025

Jerome Hicks posted to the memorial.

Kendra Lockwood

August 19, 2025

Your will always be a memory in my heart I can´t believe to ever hear this, many u rest with the lord, your sprits where always higher then I remember. I will cherish the memories we always hadmay you an ur son rest

Bianca Mance

August 1, 2025

Your Auntie Bianca Is Lost Confused up set all thee above I miss you cha cha may your soul rest in paradise until we meet again my sunshine

Jerome Hicks

June 1, 2025

My condolences to the family and friends of Chasity Michelle Shorter sorry for your loss may you Rest in Peace.Jerome Hicks,Lawanda,Justin and Flame.

Angelita Thomas

May 28, 2025

Sending our sincere condolences to you India and the entire familyI will keep you all uplifted in prayer and MY GOD COMFORT AND KEEP YOU SAFE From Angelita Thomas Sending love hugs and prayers

Michael & Ermalene Gault Sr

May 27, 2025

To the family,

Chasity's at peace. Think of the good times and smile. For comfort read Isaiah 57 1, and Ecclesiastes 3:1-15,17,19,20,22. May The Most High God (who is a good God,) bring you peace during this time.

Beatrice Brodie (Wheeler)

May 27, 2025

Kim Alston

May 27, 2025

I will always remember your smile when I think of you. I will love you forever and always. You will be missed and never forgotten. I love you precious. Auntie Kim

Deshelon Hicks

May 26, 2025

Love you Lil cuz the family hurt is hurting right now your b 4ever in hurt I'm not saying goodbye I'm saying until we meet again Lil cuz for Renee and Deshelon Hicks

Bryan A. Dozier

May 26, 2025

My Condolences to the Family

Cynthia dortch

May 26, 2025

GROWING UP WITH YOU LITTLE CUZZIN WAS a pleasure. I love you baby girl. Your be missed. See you later my cha cha

Prudencè Calhoun Hicks

May 26, 2025

My dear heart, my sunshine Cha-Cha, aunties heart is in so much pain missing you. I can hear your voice so clear "Auntie Cic...." until I see you again love you forever and always. Every memory will be in my heart and consistently on my mind. Love baby girl Auntie

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