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MS. ANN BERNICE SHORT

Passed 04/03/2026

Obituary For MS. ANN BERNICE SHORT

MS. ANN BERNICE SHORT, age 57, of Chesterfield, South Carolina peacefully departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2026.

The Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Ms. Short will be on Monday, April 13, 2026, 2:00pm, Pee Dee Union Baptist Church, 72 Chestnut Street, Cheraw, South Carolina.

Interment will follow in the family plot of the Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, 393 Rock Springs Church Road, Ruby, South Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Sunday, April 12, 2026 from 1:00-5:00pm at Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

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My condolences to the family. Aunt Bernice you always treated me like family. You will truly be missed. I'm sending love and prayers to the family. I'll never forget the good times that we had.

Katie Collier

It was always a joy to be in Bernice's presence. Praying for the peace of God to sustain you all during this time as only He can and will do.

Doris Xavier

Prayer and condolences to the Short family for your loss.

Shawn Diggs

Sorry of your loss praying for the family

Vanessa Marsh

Prayers to the family.

Yolanda Griffin

Praying for the family πŸ™ ❀️

Catherine B Myers

Our deepest condolences to the family during such a devastating time. May we all be comforted and cloaked in the strength of the Lord, and may Bernice rest in heavenly peace.

The McBride Family

Mildred McBride

To the family of my dear friend. I pray for peace and understanding doing this difficult time.

Valencia

My classmate my friend indeed, bright smile , warm Hearted. To herself it seemed unless you knew her, and if you didn't you missed a jewel. Rest in peace Beloved, we spoke of this remember

Wardell merriman

Sending condolences and prayers.Green Grove AME Zion Church Pastor Victor Womack Jr And Members Cameron N.C

Green Grove AME Zion Church Cameron N.C

Praying for comfort and strength for the family during this difficult time. I am going to miss my dear friend! To know her was to love her. She was such a kind, sweet, and loyal friend! Love her and going to miss her so much!

Tish Kollock

My deepest condolences to the family. May God strengthen y'all during this difficult time.

Mrs. Linda Jackson

Praying God's care for the family. May He allow His angels to comfort you!

James W. Cash Sr.

I'm so sorry. Prayers for the family.

Sadie Flowers

Remembering a beautiful soul and a nice young lady. Praying for the family that God will sustain you during this difficult time.

Marie Woodbury

Sending deepest condolences to the family. We're sorry for your lost.

Tina Rivers Blakeney

A beautiful lady inside and out. My sincere condolences to the family.

Tammy Griffin

On behalf of Myself and the staff of the Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those affected by this loss. We stand with our community in offering comfort, strength, and support, and we hope you find peace in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.

Sheriff Scott Howell

Rev. Woodrow McManus and the Rock Spring Missionary Baptist Church Family Ruby SC

patriciacovington1234567@gmail.com

May God give your family strength, comfort and peace during this difficult time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Maxine Ellerbe

My deepest Condolences, praying that God continue to strengthen the family doing these times. Beautiful person,great friend for many years.

David Gainey

May The Lord Comfort And Bless Your Family In This Difficult Time!

Jermonda Coit

Sending our prayers & heartfelt condolences to the family & friends.

Danielle Dixon and Dominique Ishmell

Heartfelt sympathy to the Short family. You are in my prayers. πŸ™ πŸ’• πŸ™

Mary Cash Lee

Sending love, thoughts, and prayers to you and your family during this tough time

Synetha Zinnermon

My deepest sincere condolences to the Short family. Prayers for the family. πŸ©·πŸ™πŸ½πŸ’œ

Denita Davis

So sorry for your loss sending prayers.πŸ’•πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’•

Elaine Cranford

My deepest condolences to the Short. Ms. Ann was a sweet soul.

Ashley Ford

So sorry for your loss. Thoughts & Prayers for the Family & Friends, may the Lord wrap His Loving arms around you and give you comfort during this difficult time.

Brenda Thurman

To a beautiful soul gone to soon. You will truly be missed 😒 πŸ’”.

Carolyn D.Rorie

My condolences to the family

Darlean Burr Allen

My sincere condolences and prayers to her family. Bernice was a humble and loving person. A kind hearted young woman of God who cared deeply. She will be deeply missed. I Love you and will treasure our memories πŸ™πŸΎπŸ’–πŸ˜‡πŸŒ·

Agrant16@yahoo.com

Heartfelt condolences to the Short family. πŸ™ πŸ’• πŸ™

Mary Cash Lee

My deepest condolences to the entire family. πŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎπŸ™πŸΎ Praying for strength for you all along with the friends of Bernice. She was beautiful inside and out. Gone to Soon πŸ’”

Verlia Wilson

Sorry for your loss. Sending prayers of condolences for the family

Aster Truesdale (Jefferson, SC)

Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal. Sending love, prayers and sympathy to our family in Wadesboro, N.C. and Ruby, S.C. Just know we are all thinking of you during this difficult time.

Love your family in Cameron, N.C. The Jackson's and Cotten's

Peggy Cotten

May your smile be as bright in heaven as it May your smile shine brilliantly in the heavens, reflecting the joy you brought us

Gerald Scott

My deepest condolences πŸ™πŸΎ

Jacqueline Rivers

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying for you all

Angelia Covington

My condolences and prayers going out to the family. May her soul rest in eternal peace.

Latasha Brown

Just wanted to say she was a good friend of mine we went to school together shared a lot of laughs she's one beautiful strong person May God bless her soul continue to pray for her she will always be looking down on her smiling My friend Ms Ann Bernice short

Jimmy wilson

God brought Bernice and I together when we needed each other the most. Someone so special will never be forgotten. I am heartbroken to hear of your loss of such a beautiful person inside and out. With heartfelt sympathy I send love and strength to the Short family. Angela Ivery

Angela Ivery

Ms. Ann words can't describe you. You told me to never give up and encouraged me to push. I was blessed to get to you know you and your spirit. Thank you for letting me talk your head off and aggravating you while I was waiting for my NCLEX results you keep me calm and was one of the first to congratulate me. Rest easy you will always be in our hearts. Praying continued strength for your family.

Lutrice

Ms. Ann words can't describe you. You told me to never give up and encouraged me to push. I was blessed to get to you know you and your spirit. Thank you for letting me talk your head off and aggravating you while I was waiting for my NCLEX results you keep me calm and was one of the first to congratulate me. Rest easy you will always be in our hearts. Praying continued strength for your family.

Lutrice

Bernice was such a sweet, caring beautiful person. We worked together at Fruit of the Loom. She would always smile. I remember the last time I saw her at the eye doctor in Hartsville and she was the same kind person. I'm going to miss chatting with her on Facebook messenger. 😭

Laverne Chavis

My deepest condolences to the family. Bernice was a beautiful person with a beautiful heart she will be missed deeply

Debra Ingram

Bernice... Hearts are heavy, and we want to ask why Lord? The Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, Job 1:21. Our condolences to the Short Family during this difficult time. Bernice will surely be missed by all who knew and loved her. Such a beautiful soul. I'll miss you.

Wallace & Tracy Merriman

Praying for the family during this most difficult time.

Ms. Laura Lewis and Family

Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.

William Pegues

"Blessed are those that die in the Lord – they will rest from their labor and their deeds will follow them. " Revelations 14: 13-14. Praying for the family.

Sheryll and L Ratliff and Family

When someone you love becomes a memory,The memory becomes a treasure. With heart felt Sympathy Jackie & Family

Jackie

Condolences from the Smith, Wallace and McCoy family. ❀️

Annie Smith

We're so very sorry for your loss. We will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. With deepest sympathy,

Clyde & Jayne Watson

Sending our sincere condolences to the family. She was such a humble and sweet person. Keeping you all in prayer.

Wilhelmenia Robinson

Praying for the family.

Sharon Nivens Ferguson

Humble and genuine is who she was.To the family I would like to offer my condolences. Pray that strength be given in a time like this.

Ishmell

My deepest condolence to the family my best friend my sister i love you take your until we meet again

sherry Denise Rivers

Our condolences to your family ❀️

Wayne & Beatrice Chapman

Loss leaves a space that can never be filled, but love never leaves us. It stays in the memories, the laughter, and the moments we carry in our hearts forever. Sending strength, comfort, and so much love to you and your family during this time of sorrow.

Shana Adams

Praying for all family and friends of Bernice especially her mom & siblings. We will miss you dearly. She was such a sweet person that we all loved.

Alicia Bittle Martin

Rest up mh dear friend. The last thing you told was be yourself stop worrying about folks. She always a call me Damonte' nice working with you at Mcleod Health Cheraw.

Lamarte Townsend

I'm so thankful God placing Bernice in my life at a special time. A quiet spirit that spoke when words were not spoken aloud. An unwatchable smile that lit up a room! I'm still in shock! God saw you needed rest, so He chose His Beautiful Rose 🌹. You are greatly missed,and never forgotten my daughter. Sincere Condolences to the families during this difficult time. πŸ©·πŸ™πŸ½πŸ™πŸ½πŸ©·

Rev. Carolyn Bittle

She had a smile 😊 that will never be replace or forgotten. I was glad to meet her and spend time with her. She had a beautiful soul, and she was one of God's Angel πŸ‘Ό. Rest In Paradise until that great day, you've earned your Heavenly Wings πŸͺ½ so fly high and continue to watch over us all. Gone To Soon But Never Forgotten πŸ™πŸ™πŸ’”πŸ’”πŸ˜­ and I love you ❀️

covingtonann6@gmail.com

Prayers and sincere condolences to your family in the passing of your dear Bernice. May you find comfort in The Word of God.πŸ™πŸΎπŸŒΊπŸ€—

Overseer Thurston Little & Wife

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for no family.

Doris Bennett Redfearn

Sara Bennett Hough

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for no family.

Sara Bennett Hough

Praying for the family as you celebrate someone who has done so much for so many. I hope your happy memories will help you through this difficult time.

Sara Bennett Hough

Sending our prayers and heartfelt condolences to the family during this difficult time

Randy & Audrey Nivens sending our prayers and heartfelt condolences during this difficult time

We have really lost a good one here prayers for the family

Mary Reese

My condolences to your family

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Praying for your family Rest easy love you Nickey and Karmen

vmyers416@gmail.com

Praying for the family sorry for your loss

Annie Avery Rivers

McBride sends our heart felt condolences

Clarence and Darlene McBride

Sending prayers and condolences to the Family.

Wandal David

Condolences to the family πŸ™

Patricia Sellers

I'm so sorry for your loss. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult time. May you find comfort in the love and support of those around you, and may the memories you shared bring you peace in the days ahead. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Landon and Hailey Mills

So Sorry 😒 for your loss.

Thomas Vance McCoy Sr.

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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