Obituary

Lois Lee Short, 89, left this earth on Nov. 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25, 2013, at Kornerstone Chapel with Dr. Silas E. Short officiating assisted by Mr. Johnny McDonald. Arrangements are under the care of Kornerstone Funeral Directors of Plainview.

Lois was born March 2, 1924, to Jeff and Gesina Lee in Rotan, Texas. She graduated from Littlefield High School in 1941. Later she graduated from Texas Tech with a B.S. degree in physical education. She and her husband met while attending Tech and were married in September of 1948. They had a long, happy marriage of 61 years. He preceded her in death in October of 2009.

Lois taught girls P.E. at Estacado Junior High for 23 years. She enjoyed her years as a P.E. teacher and cheerleader sponsor. She really liked to participate in the sports and activities with her students.

There were many things of interest to her. She was a member of 9th and Columbia Church of Christ and taught Bible classes and did other works of the church. She like to sew, read, and do crafts (such as flop-eared rabbits), travel, bridge clubs, cooking and granddaughter sitting. She made a crazy quilt embellished with embroidery beads, old buttons, lace and a tie-tack of Phil's, sentimental and old jewelry, which she finished at age 87.

She leaves a daughter, Cindy Cox and husband Galon of Stephenville, Texas; granddaughters, Denise Boedeker and husband Jason of Weatherford, Texas, Melissa Rogers and husband Richard of Bedford, Texas; four great-grandchildren, London Rogers, Quinton, Gabby and Molly Boedeker.

She is preceded in death by her husband; two sons, Quinton and Steve Short; her parents; two sisters and three brothers; and friends.

The family would like to give a special thank you to Joise Zavala who took special care of Lois.

Memorials may be made to Lubbock Children's Home, 4404 Idalou Rd., Lubbock, Texas 79403 or a charity of your choice.

Online condolences can be made at www.kornerstonefunerals.com.