She was born on August 10, 1926, to the late Henry and Alma Roberts.
Along with her parents she is preceded by her husband, Harold Shortt; her four daughters, Ruth Anne Batts, Karen Sue Boahn, Deanna Jean Boahn, Alice Lynn Gibson; her grandchildren, Amanda Boahn, Sara Harris, and Margaret Denise Boahn; and her great grandson, Wesley Batts.
Margaret was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her two son in laws, Clarence Boahn and Larry Gibson; grandchildren, Tony Batts, Teresa Batts, Tammy Boahn, Matthew Boahn (Joy), and Joey Gibson (Kimberly); several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm in the Pittman Grove Baptist Church Cemetery 4921 Pittman Grove Church Road Raeford, NC 28376.
