Obituary

Cheryl Lynn Short, 50, of Kendallville, died Saturday, August 31, 2013 at 5:36 a.m. at Parkview Noble Hospital in Kendallville.

She was a lifetime area resident of Kendallville, and a Veteran of the U.S. Army. She had worked at Taylor-Made and Arden, she was also the team leader at Tower Automotive. Cheryl was a member of Wayne Center United Methodist Church in Kendallville, an avid crafter and sewer, she loved to cook, garden and can.

She was born on February 3, 1963 in Kendallville to Judy (Stechcon) and Doyne Perkins, who survive in Kendallville.

Also surviving are two daughters, Erica (Jennifer Nuce) Short of Decatur; Brittany Short of Muncie; two brothers, Steve (Kathy) Perkins of Avilla; Pat (Venessa) Perkins of Kendallville; two sisters, Vickie (Kim Splawn) Perkins of Michigan; Linda (Rick) Anderson of LaOtto; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 South State Street, Kendallville, with Reverend Kenneth Walker officiating. Burial will be in Fairfield Cemetery.

Casket bearers will be Steve Perkins, Patrick Perkins, Joshua Perkins, Bryce Perkins, Zackery Perkins, and David Spence.

Calling is Monday, September 2, 2013 from 4-8 p.m. in the funeral home; and also Tuesday, September 3, 2013 two hours prior to the service from 9-11 a.m. at the funeral home

Preferred memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to other cancer patients at Ft. Wayne Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Send condolences to the family at www.youngfamilyfuneralhome.com.