Wanda Short Obituary
Raised in various parts of California and a high school graduate, Wanda married Chuck Short on May 6, 1955, in Reno, Nevada. The couple shared many loving years until Chuck's passing. Wanda was a talented seamstress. She loved walking, gardening, canning, and flower growing. She took great joy in baking, especially her award-winning apple pie which won first place at the Stanislaus County Fair. Wanda was a faithful attendee of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Modesto and First Southern Baptist Church in Hilmar.
She leaves behind her daughters, Teri Cox, Laura Metzel, and Lisa Short; sisters, Shirley Smith, Joyce Ream, Ladonna Hays, and Susan Edmiston; and brothers, Max, Dan, and Gary Edmiston. She was preceded in death by her husband, Chuck Short; and brothers, Don and Otis Edmiston.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, December 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Turlock Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Delhi First Southern Baptist Church.
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Darlene Dixon-walker
December 18, 2025
My condolences to her family. My mom was a friend of hers at church back when we were kids. Wandas kids were in the singing group My mom started for the church. May she rest in peace.
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Randa Williams
December 14, 2025
Wanda was such a sweet lady. She was a blessing to many in our church and is missed by many. Rest in peace.
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