Florentene “Shorty” C. Wheeler, 94, a longtime resident of Tampa, Florida, passed away on November 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Louie Wheeler; parents, Augusta and Neyron Curry; sisters, Betty Campion and Florence Thompkins. Shorty is survived by her niece, Linda Mayhaw; nephew, Robert Koester; great-nephew, Blayne Koester and many other nieces, nephews, and friends. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 19th 2017 from 1pm to 4pm at Blount Curry Macdill, 605 S. Macdill Ave Tampa FL 33609.