Betty Jean Short, 74, of Laurelville, died November 9, 2011 at Adena Hospital. She was born September 25, 1937 in Noble County, the daughter of Arthur and Zola (Marks) Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wendell Short and son, Tommy Short. She is survived by her children, James, Jack, Randy, Mark and Dale Short and Marie Steigar; 17 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. Funeral service will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday November 11, 2011 at the Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville. Burial will be in Forest Cemetery. Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of service Friday.