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Connie Sue Shortt April 27, 1950 - January 19, 2014

Barnes Family Funerals - Connie Sue Shortt

Connie Sue Shortt, age 63 of Willard, Missouri, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014 at The Meyers Center in Springfield, MO. She was born April 27, 1950 in Willard, the daughter of Dennis Jackson and Joanna (Doke) Jackson. Connie was an artist from a very young age which became her dream career over the past 35 plus years. Her work was deeply inspired by her strong faith and love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Connie loved her family and embraced life with a huge heart. As a final act of love for others, Connie gifted her eyes to the Saving Sight Foundation. She will be sadly missed by her family, but fondly remembered. Connie is survived by her loving sons Clint Shortt of Sparta, Andy Shortt of Ozark, and her self-proclaimed son Trever Micham of Ozark. Connie was blessed with one grandson Ethan Shortt of Sparta that she doted on and truly adored. Additionally, Connie is survived by her siblings Pamela Drennan of Springfield, Steve Jackson and wife Mary of Willard and Michele Langlo and husband Bill of Willard; her extended family, many caring relatives and a long list of devoted friends. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Rebecca Fischer and a nephew Jeremiah Jackson. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to the most amazing staff at the Meyers Center in Springfield for their unbelievable care and compassion they provided for Connie and her family. Funeral services for Connie will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 23, 2014 in Barnes Family Funeral Home, Ozark with Pastor Mitch O’Neil officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com.

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    John and Euella Hendrix says

    She was a truly wonderful person. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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    Paula Bunch says

    I had the honor of graduating from Willard High School with Connie. She was truly a sweet person and I enjoyed being her friend. Connie was very talented and I still have a piece of her toll painting art. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Paula McClinton Bunch

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    Katrina Green says

    I just wanted to let you know my prayers are with your family at this time. Connie was a pleasure to be with and I miss seeing her at Victory Baptist Church, She loved bringing Ethan to church and often talked about him being her joy.

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    Eric Wisecup says

    We are so sorry to hear of Connie’s passing. I grew up with her son Clint and she was always great to me. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
    Eric

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    Barry Chappell says

    Connie had a great spirit !!!!! It was a pleasure having her on my show. She was a fine artist and a sweet lady. She will be missed. All of the folks at Art and Coin TV wish her family the best.
    Barry Chappell

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    John Fitzgerald says

    With deepest sympathy to her family and friends.

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    Clint says

    I sure am going to miss you girl…..

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    Claire DiTusa says

    Connie was a very special person. I am lucky to have known her for the years I did as an art buyer and seller of her paintings.
    We became close and spoke on the phone even after I had changed jobs. I will never forget how kind she always was to me and how much of herself she put into her beautiful works of art.
    She will surely be missed.

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    Bryan and Ellie Alterman says

    Our hearts and prayers go out to Connie’s family. We are a big fan of her work, having purchased a few of her fabulous painings. We also were able to develop a friendship with her. She was a beautiful person who has touched our lives. May she rest in peace with God.

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    tom dimartino says

    I am so sorry to hear this, I own 3 paintings by Connie that she did under Connie Tom, God Bless tommyd

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