Carlyne Short

Carlyne Upton Short, 82 of Danville passed away on August 22, 2024. Carlyne was born on January 30, 1942, in Danville to the late Harry and Ann Upton. She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Clarman Short, her sister Phyllis Christison, her nephews Stuart Clarkson and Brian Clarkson, and her In-Laws James Short, Christine Winkler, Edith Southerland, Clifford Short, and Roy Short.

Known for her warm heart and outgoing nature, Carlyne never met a stranger and cherished her relationships with those around her. She dedicated her life to hard work as a cook at Kentucky School for the Deaf, and her passion for cleanliness and constant movement was truly infectious. Carlyne was a source of wisdom and advice for many, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.

Above all, Carlyne’s greatest joy was her daughter Tammy, whom she loved with all her heart. Their bond was unbreakable, and Carlyne considered Tammy “her angel” throughout her life.   Her son-in-law Jimmy who she loved to pick on and joke with was like a son to her.

Carlyne is survived by her daughter Tammy Short (Jimmy) Stipes, her sisters-in-law Mary Brussell, Opal Short, Margaret Rousey, Shirley Gilbert, Betty Short and Libby (Bill) Cress, her brother-in-law David (Connie) Short, Johnny (Lois) Short, and Kenneth (Margaret) Jordan, her niece Elishia (Clyde) Patrick and nephew Steve (Diana) Clarkson, and her great nephews Phillip Clarkson, Joshua Clarkson, Jacob Clarkson, Christopher Clarkson, Jason Patrick and Jeremiah Patrick and her great niece Chasity Clarkson.

A Funeral Service to honor Carlyne’s life will be at 11 am, on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Willow Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Johnny Thompson officiating.  Visitation will be from 4 – 6 pm on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Stith Funeral Home in Danville. Pallbearers will be Steve Clarkson, Ryan Clarkson, Phillip Clarkson, Johnny Short, David Short, Kenneth Jordan, James King and Dalen Reed. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Tyler, Michael Shroeder, Tony Short, Larry Vanhook, Tim Southerland, Julian Ortiz, and Chris Tyler. Burial will be with her husband in Bellevue Cemetery.  Memorial donations are suggested to St. Jude’s Hospital.