Melissa Gail Short Shrader

Melissa Gail Short Shrader

Melissa Shrader Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2007.
MATOAKA — Melissa Gail Short Shrader, 39, of Matoaka, died Sunday, October 7, 2007 as a result of an automobile accident. Born August 21, 1968 in Bluefield, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Wiley and Janice Short. Mrs. Shrader was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She loved fishing and the outdoors. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a niece, Jessica Short. Survivors include her husband, Earl Shrader of the home; two daughters, Tonya Short of Lashmeet and Tiffany Short of Kegley; two sons, Kevin Short of Lashmeet and Steven Champ of Hiawatha; three grandchildren, Dylan Thompson, Cierra Thompson and Jasmine Carver; five brothers, Michael Short and his wife Meryl of Chicago, Ill., Steve Short, David Short and Darrell Wiley, all of Matoaka and Todd Huffman of Peterstown; two sisters, Sissy Blevins and her husband James of Rock and Pam Short and her husband Roy of Matoaka; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, October 11, 2007 at the Rowland H. Bailey Funeral Chapel of the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with the Rev. Randolph Dishner officiating. Interment will follow at the Shrader Cemetery at Sandlick. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Visitation will be Thursday, October 11, 2007 from noon until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton.To view a video tribute to Mrs. Shrader or send the family online condolences please visit www.bailey-kirk.com.

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October 11, 2007

Billy Perdue posted to the memorial.

October 11, 2007

Deloris Harris posted to the memorial.

October 11, 2007

Jennie Cordle posted to the memorial.

Billy Perdue

October 11, 2007

I am so sorry for your loss . You all are in my thoughts and prayers .

Deloris Harris

October 11, 2007

Missy Gail from a long time friend you will be miss very much

love Deloris

Jennie Cordle

October 11, 2007

To the family I am sorry for your loss, Missy was a very beautiful person and someday you will see her again, always keep the special times in your mind to help with your hearts hurt. She would want you to keep the happiest times in your soul for her. She loves you all very much. She is not far away just look to the stars and think she is one of them looking down upon you shining at night to say I see you do you see me!

sandra neely

October 11, 2007

my heart goes out to each an everyone one of the family....missy will be missed but not forgotten

With our deepest sympathy & love , Pat & Freddie Perdue

October 11, 2007

For the entire family ;
I hope you will find some comfort in the poem I submitted . It was a big comfort to us when we lost Little Fred .
When we are having a bad day , we read the poem . It does ease the pain to know that Freddie is with Jesus .
I hope and pray that you also someday will realize that Missy is with Jesus now . She is now in the arms of her dear Mother .
You all are in our thoughts and prayers . We love Missy and we love you all .
Click on the sight that comes with the poem . We find much comfort when we are there . I pray you all will also .
You will forever be in our thoughts and prayers .

Pat & Freddie Perdue

October 11, 2007

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007

Kimmie Auton

October 10, 2007

tonya and tiffany if you guys need anything just get ahold of me i know theres not much i can do but if you just need to talk or a shoulder to lean on im here for you two love you guys

trish karnes

October 10, 2007

pam, edna, kevin
sorry about the loss of missy if there is anything we can do for your family. please call us 431-2583 . trish karnes and girls

Trina Miller

October 10, 2007

I'M VERY SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOST.SHE WILL BE MISSED ALOT.

April Snow

October 10, 2007

Tonya, Tiffany & Bubby. I am so sorry for your loss. You've been through so much these past 4 months. Erica sends her love. Hold your head up kids. We love you. Your Pawpaw Dewey has our #'s, if you need anything.

tanya goins

October 10, 2007

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

Tina & Greg Hill

October 10, 2007

Our hearts go out to all of you! Tonya, Tiffany, Kevin, Steven! We will miss your mom. We had some fun times together. I worked beside of Missy about a year at CMS, we worked our butts off!! We will never forget all our times together. She will be missed. God Bless you all!!

Josh and Melissa Arnold, Nancy Akers

October 10, 2007

Edna, Mandy, Becky and Family:

Please know that you guys are not grieving alone, now or in the days and months to come. Our families have always had ties deeper than friendship and you all are loved more than you will ever know! Sending you prayer's of peace,comfort and happy memories.

Kathy Harris<>Grose

October 10, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

missy shrewsbury

October 10, 2007

edna,
sorry for the loss of your sister, may god be with you and your family. if i can do anything just let me know.god bless you all.
love missy shrewsbury and walter robinette and family

Carol Cox

October 10, 2007

The love between a mother and child is irreplaceable and I know that there is nothing anyone can say or do to help ease pain right now, but I am really sorry for your loss and if there is anything we can do just call.Our hearts go out to you.

Dewey Kee Howerton jr

October 10, 2007

We are so sorry for your loss. Tiffany and Tonya. Please call us if you need anything, Laura and Kee Howerton 615-323-7055 Love you

Mary Hill

October 10, 2007

My thoughts and prayers go out to you, the family of Missy. we loved her like our own, and we will miss her greatly. May you find peace and comfort in Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow.Know that we are thinking and praying for you.Missy was like a daughter to me and I loved her as such.She knew that. Sincerely, Mary Hill

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