Clare I miss you Diva and when I was home a few weeks ago and the Elks was not the same without seeing you at the bar where everybody knows your name 
God Bless you Lady you are missed

One year has passed already and although people continue about thier day-to-day lives, Claretha's spirit is just as strong as when she was here.  We still play her favorite songs and sing along as if she were right next to us. Clare impacted our lives in such a way that the mere mention of her name brings a smile to our face ~ 1 year later and forever.

To The Friends and Family of Claretha I'm so sorry for your loss I knew Claretha from school all the way back to 6th grade we had fun in Mr. Smith class I will always remember her laugh. I was just so shock to see of her passing she was to young.

I worked with claretha for many many years at willow point,I was very saddened to hear of her passing.My thoughts,prayers and deepest sympathy I extend to her family.

To the family: I was deeply saddened to learn of Claretha's illness. Just want to extend our condolences...so sorry!

My condolences to Shorts family & friends. Claretha you will be dearly miss though for many years i would only see you here and there you were a beautiful person inside and out. I will miss seeing you at the Vestal Walmart. R.I.P may the Angels in Heaven welcome you with open arms.

May Allah bless u all wrap u in his arms and hold u close thru ur pain and sorrow. She will be miss she will always remain close in our hearts

My prayers are with the family at this time of sorrow. May God Bless and Keep you all. The Spivey Family- Helen Wimberly

your time was short but you lived it to the fulliest . now that you are home  looking forward to seeing you andothers that have gone home some day love you and miss you Big John

To the Robinson and Shorts family Iam so sorry to hear of Claretha passing , I have known this family for many years ,you have my deepest heart felt condolences and your family will be in my prayers R I P Clare you will be missed

To the family and friends of Claretha On July.21,2013.I lost a friend.She was quite a lady.A diva in every right.She loved to decorate,cook,dress,she could tell a good joke and lots of fun in the work place .We always had good times.So glad i got see you at my birthday party and even visiting you in the hospital.So many memories.May God comfort and strengthen the family and give them peace.

It was pleasure to be your friend, and I am praying for your Children for God to ease the pain of losing you

To All Family, Friends and Loved Ones of Claretha - As part of the EBI Family in Vestal, Claretha was very much a Part of the Culture of Support, Kindness and Respect we hold dearly within the CLassroom and within the Campus Community. From all Departments of the EBI Campus, we send our deepest sympathy on behalf of our staff and student body and wish you Peace as you mourn the loss of someone who resembled the Family we cherish here..

Classy, fun and a friend to many.Sleep well Clare.My condolences to all of you.

To the family..Thinking of you in your hour of sorrow and extending heartfelt sympathy. She will be missed.I will keep the family in prayer that God send comfort and strengthen during this time. Ann & family.. Wilmington Delaware.

I would like to extend my sincere condolences to Claretha's family. While I only knew her for a short time she was always an encouragement. Knowing her made me want to be a better educator and person. She is surely missed.

My deepest condolences, will miss you Clare

I was blessed to have you in my life!!!I will always love you clare!!!

Mom, Brina, Lecia, Chamel, Rattail :) (And I say that with love Chaquel), Doc, Harris and Robinson Family, I am so so sorry to hear of Clare's passing.  I am telling you, it is still unbelievable to me because Clare was so full of life.  Even when she was down or sick (saw her here and there and had no idea she was suffering like this) you never knew it.  She could doll herself up and then dress the part.  Clare will definitely be missed by all who knew her.  GOD bless your family at this difficult time.  GOD said "Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted".  Allow GOD to comfort you.  HE knows why (HE never makes mistakes) and HE knows just what to do.  Losing family members is never easy; especially the vibrant ones who are mothers, sisters, daughters, and friends like Clare.  And this is what she was to so many of us. But trust GOD and rest assured that all things work together for good to them that love GOD......and are the called according to his purpose.  GOD is in control and HE is going to take you guys thru this.  I love yall and am praying for you guys.  In Jesus' name.

 Clare u will be missed tremendously. U will always be a part of me. Love u girl. Vanilla!

We would like to express our deepest condolences to the Shorts N Robinson Family on your loss.Claretha was a wonderful person who we have known for many,many years.she had a beautiful soul N was always a CLASSY LADY. she will be missed by all who knew her.R.I.P. Clare.Lou-Lou Harris N Bruce Harvey.

My condolences to the family.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  May the love of friends and family  carry you through your grief.

My condolences to the entire Robinson family on your loss.  I know that Claretha will be missed.
Dennis

so sorry to hear of the passing of claretha may she rest in peace in the hands of the lord

I worked with Claretha at Willow Point she was a wonderful person . My prayers are with you all. she will be missed.

My condolences to the family. Clare you will hold a special place in my heart. Love you!

To the family so sorry for your loss we really had some good times.I'm so glad I saw you that day coming from Kmart a couple weeks ago. love you clare. rest now.

Claretha, your sufferung is over, you are now in God's hands. R.I.P. My condolences to the family. Phyllis Thomas

Chaliscia-
Seldom am I at a loss of words, but I just can't seem to find the words to express how truly sorry I am for the loss of your mom... I am sending my love your way and please know that I will always be there for you.
Love, Mrs Guenther

Everyone leaves footprints in your memory, but the ones that leave footprints in your heart are the ones you will truly remember.

RIP Clare

We love you ! Romundo Sr & Linda

To the family and friends of Claretha,
I am sorry to hear of your loss. Have not seen Claretha in many years, but always had fun with her in school. May she rest in peace; and may all of you find comfort in the good memories Claretha has created.

So sorry for your lost. May God bless you all.  Ann Smith

Dear Diva, gone but never ever forgotten hope that your pain was short and your place in Heaven forever secured, you are free now to light up the sky as God's newest Angel, glad I got to see you when I was home in April. Love and Respect to you and your family. Paula

Chaliscia,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother.  You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Amanda Spottek 
(Columbus Learning Center)

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

To the family,
I've known Clare for as long as I can remember. We had some good times together listening and dancing to our old school jams. I will miss her so much. Gone to soon. I Love You Clare.
Keesa

To the family of Claretha....There are simply no words to adequately describe how our community feels having lost Clare.  She deeply touched the lives of all who knew her and could never be forgotten.  This void will never be filled.  May her children and grandchildren carry on her legacy. R.I.P. Clare till we meet again.....

OBITUARY

Claretha L. Shorts

August 1, 1962 – July 21, 2013

Wm. R. Chase & Son Funeral Home

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