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Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little RockCecil Short Obituary
Cecil Jean Short, age 82, of Little Rock passed away September 25, 2025. She was born June 20, 1943, in North Little Rock, Arkansas to Dossie A. Rambo. and Ida Mae (Yarbrough) Rambo.
Cecil Jean loved her family and the Lord dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents; numerous brothers and sisters; husband GW Short and a daughter Susan Short.
Cecil Jean is survived by son, Allen Short.
Funeral services will be held on September 30th, beginning at 11:00 AM with visitation one hour prior at Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Rd, Little Rock, Arkansas 72209. Graveside services will follow at Bethel Cemetery in Jacksonville, Arkansas.
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Upcoming Events
Sep
30
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Life Line Baptist Church
7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
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Funeral service
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Life Line Baptist Church
7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209
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Smith Family Funeral Homes - Little Rock