Obituary
Mrs. Glenda Kay Short of Trumann departed this life on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro, AR at the age of 68 years, 3 months and 17 days. Glenda was born Sunday, April 8, 1951 in Pangburn, AR and was a lifetime resident of Trumann. She was a register nurse and a member of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rudolph Roosevelt and Della Jane “Fuller” Gottfried, one brother, Charles Owen Gottfried and one sister, Reba May Gottfried.
She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Renee Carr (Joseph) of Westminster, Maryland and Jamie Dawn (Christopher) George of Bay; three brothers, Amos Michael (Abbie) Gottfried of Kansas, Roy Edward (Patricia) Gottfried of Trumann, Herman Dean (Alice) Gottfried of MO; three sisters, Dorothy Ann Gottfried of Trumann, Martha Rae Cupp, and Veda Jane (Jakie) Stites of Newport, and one grandchild, Christian Nathaniel George.
The Family will receive friends on Saturday, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Trumann. A celebration of her life will follow at 1:00 in the chapel of Thompson Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Brooks officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park Cemetery in Jonesboro, AR.
Pallbearers will be Andrew Reeves, Christopher George, Jeff Stites, Junior Manley, Greg Wilson and Joey Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Staff of Arkansas Continued Care Hospital, Joseph Matthew Carr, Scotty Gottfried and Corey Gottfried.
An online register book can be signed at www.thompsonfuneralhome.net.
Print Obituary|Print Guestbook
Service Details
Public/Visitation
July 27, 2019
Thompson Funeral Home
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Funeral Service
July 27, 2019
Thompson Funeral Home Chapel
Trumann, AR
(870)483-6311Guest Book
"I am so sorry to hear of Ms Kays passing. My love and prayers to all of you and your families. She was a wonderful friend.
Teresa, Fayetteville ARJuly 27, 2019
"Jamie and Cynthia, I am so very sorry for your loss. Kay was one of the best band mommas and ladies I know. Your family will be in my continued thoughts and prayers.
Jennifer (Collier) Bryant, Fayetteville, ARJuly 26, 2019
"I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for all of you.
Dianne Storr , Bay, Arkansas July 26, 2019
"Love you momma!!
Cynthia, MarylandJuly 26, 2019
"Cynthia and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Karen Watson, Ellicott City, MDJuly 26, 2019
"So sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in prayer.
Dave & Ruth Heisey , New Oxford, PAJuly 25, 2019
"Sorry about the lost of your mom.
Sue carr, BrooklandJuly 25, 2019
"So sorry to hear of her passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
April Gregory Wright Adams, TrumannJuly 25, 2019
"I am a cousin of Kay's and wanted to tell the family how sorry I am. I am not sure if I can come to the funeral but my prayers are with you. Kay was such a sweet woman and I know she will be missed
Janet Davidson Rochner , Thida,Arkansas July 25, 2019
"We are so sorry for your loss. Kay was a wonderful woman and will be missed. We send positive blessings to the family and love.
Jonathan and Kelly Pierce , Jonesboro July 25, 2019
"Cynthia and family so very sorry for your loss. She was such a funny lady. Glad I got to meet her... ???????? for the family.
Kandi Ray Ten Kate, Pasadena maryland July 25, 2019