Thalia’s family and friends will honor her life with a visitation on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 4-6 pm at Ballard Sunder Funeral & Cremation (833 S. Marschall Road) in Shakopee with the celebration of life service to follow at 6:00 pm. Thalia Corrine Trice Shorts was the first child born to the union of Bennie and Mabel Odell Strange Trice in Waterproof, Louisiana on the 25th of November 1932. Both parents preceded her in death . She dedicated her life to Christ at an early age . She sang at United Church of Altgeld Gardens Precious Lord and does Jesus care. In October 1950 she was joined in holy matrimony to George Shorts Jr. and to that union five children were born: Roslyn, Ronnie, Georgie, Garry & Felicia. They moved to New Orleans and eventually settled in Chicago. She attended cosmetology school in Illinois and worked as a beautician in Chicago. As time went on she worked as a CNA at local nursing homes. She became a dietitian and sometime afterwards became a dietitian supervisor. In 1999 she moved to Savage, Minnesota became employed at Mystic Lake Casino as a valet cashier /dispatcher at the time of her death she have been employed with Mystic Lake for for 19 years. Thalia enjoyed many hobbies…cooking her signature dishes for her family; baked macaroni and cheese, spaghetti and meatballs. God open his Gates on August 15th to receive an angel he called Thalia to eternal rest and peace after 85 years of life, her earthly work was done. Thalia was preceded in death by her son Garry; Father, Bennie Trice; Mother, Mable O’dell, son-in law, Isaac Graves; sister, Mable Williams; Brother in law, Herbert Williams. She leaves to cherish her loving memories her for children Roslyn (Jerry) Plummer, Ronald Shorts (Celia Poole), George Shorts lll , Thalia Felicia Shorts Graves. A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. |
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Jetabee Pearson
I am so sad Thalia passed away. I am so grateful I was with her a few days before. She was so amazing. May God comfort the family and bring them peace. So sad I won’t be able to attend the funeral. I will be out of town.
Felicia
Thank you for your kindness, thoughts and prayers at this difficult time
Sherlene Townsend
Your mom was such a beautiful and kind woman whom has now earned her wings, God Blessed her with many many wonderful years on this earth he saw that she had completed her task on earth and whisper job well done my child the gates of HEAVEN is standing open with family and friend waiting for your arrival and then God said PEACE STAND STILL and she enter the gate of HEAVEN.
GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY. LOVE YOU ALL
Felicia
Thank you for you kind words and thought
Cassadra Thrash
I will miss my auntie. She was soooo good to me! I loved the way she used to dye my hair- One time it came out orange (LOL) I loved her even more. My aunt took me and my mother (Mabel) to garage sales all the time and then we would dine at White Castle. She ws the BEST!!! Rest in peace tee tee.
Deanna Bruce
I’m really going to miss my great aunt. I called her Tee. I loved going to swamp meets and antiquing with Tee and my Grandma. Those were some of my best memories growing up. I learned a lot from my Tee Tee. The relationship she had with my grandma was awesome. She loved unconditionally and that’s how I will remember her.
Latanya Sewell
Thalia,was my former Mother inlaw ..
I am sending my heart felt love to her children .. Be strong she is resting now .. no more pain .. she is in peace .. Love Latanya ❤️❤️
The shorts family's in NC
To the Shorts family, ours prayers are with you all, remember her and give God thanks for her wonderful life. She was a blessed woman, and we give God thank for her. Linda, George , LaShawn,Janice and Carlos.
Felicia
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts at this difficult time
Pastor Pat and Russ and Lance Wileman
Dear George and family, We are so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We know that she was very dear to you. We are praying that God will comfort you. We hope to see you, George at your Mom’s funeral, on Sat.