Mildred Lois Steele Short, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 3, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Graveside service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Rehobeth United Methodist Church.

Mildred was born in Guilford County, NC to the late James R. and Della Steele. She graduated from Sumner High School. She married her high school sweetheart, Roger Lee Short, in October 1946. Mrs. Short retired from Cone Mills Revolution Plant. She fulfilled her calling as a cherished homemaker and caregiver to her family. She enjoyed working in her yard, sewing, and cooking for her family. She also enjoyed bluegrass gospel music. Mildred was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church where she served on several committees through the years. She was a faithful servant to her Lord and to her family, her memory and legacy will be cherished by all who knew her.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Roger Lee Short; brothers, James R. "Jimmy" Steele, Jr. and Robert W "Bob" Steele; and two sons-in-law, Rex Vannoy and Kyle Hodges.

Mildred is survived by her children, Brenda Hodges of Boone, Debbie Miller (Blake) of Greensboro, and Judi Fields (John) of Oak Island; grandchildren, Brian Vannoy (Audra), Elizabeth King, Jason Council (Tanya), Lauren Thacker (Wes), Heather Thacker (Michael), Drew Thacker (Cierra), and Chasey Bynum (Matt); great-grandchildren, Brett Vannoy, William Vannoy, Gavin Jarrett, Grayson Jarrett, Hallie Council, Weston Camping, Audrey King, Keller Sharpe, Amelia Thacker, Cohlie Bynum, Hudson Bynum, and Mathis Bynum; siblings, Donald A. Steele (Lois) of Wilmington, and Mary Ruth Rieves of Walburg; also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends who loved her dearly.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Authoracare Hospice 2500 Summit Ave. Greensboro, NC 2740, Rehobeth United Methodist Church 4475 Rehobeth Church Rd #9245, Greensboro, NC 27406, or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105.

Authorcare Collective (Formerly Hospice & Palliative Care of Greensboro)
2500 Summit Avenue, GREENSBORO NC 27405
Tel: 1-336-621-2500
Web: http://hospicegso.org/

St. Jude Children's Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105

Rehobeth Church
4475 Rehobeth Church Road, Greensboro NC 27406
Web: https://www.rehobeth.org/give.html