Sally Jo Short, 63, passed December 25, 2019 in O'Fallon MO, surrounded by her family. Born in Fort Wayne, on April 4, 1956, she was a daughter of Richard Burwell and the late, Betty (Campbell) Burwell.  After graduating from New Haven high School, she had worked at Wayne Home where she met her beloved husband, David.  Sally has been with Parkview Hospital for nearly 20 years.  Sally and Dave enjoyed travelling and spoiling their families. Sally liked to spend time on jigsaw puzzles and cross stitching. She was an active member of Lifeway Wesleyan Church.

Sally is survived by her heartbroken family; father Richard, Sr. (step-mother, Maxine) Burwell; sister, Susie Dykstra; brother, Chuck Burwell; daughter, Sarah (Bryant) Summers; grandsons, Leo, Isaac, and Zachary.

Sally will be welcomed home into God's kingdom by her husband, David H. Short, he passed in 2010; son, Tim Bermes; mother, Betty; and brother, Richard, Jr. Burwell.

Funeral service is 11:00 a.m., Friday, January 3, 2020 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior.  Officiating will be Pastor Rick Fletcher.  Calling is also 3-7 p.m., Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the funeral home.  Memorial contributions may be made to Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana or to Lifeway Wesleyan Church.