Carolyn Fay Short
Bishopville

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Carolyn Fay Short, age 73, of Bishopville, who departed this life peacefully on Oct. 25, 2026. She was born on Oct. 4, 1953, in Stanley, Virginia, to Elizabeth (Meadows) Warnken and the late Kirby Karl Gray.

Carolyn dedicated her life to her work and family, serving as a maintenance worker for Trimper’s Amusements and the Town of Berlin.

Carolyn is survived by her beloved mother, Elizabeth Warnken; her son, Kirby E. Short and wife Jessica, of Bishopville, Maryland; sister, Diane “Sue” Stroupe (Kenny); brother, Curtiss “Danny” Gray (Sheryl); sister-in-law, Kristine; and grandchildren, Kirby Short Jr. (Colleen) and Kayla Lewis (Charles).

She is also survived by her great-grandchildren, Nathanal Short, Peyton Lewis, Tatum Lewis and Chase Wipf who brought immeasurable joy to her life.

In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Gray.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 at 6 p.m. at the Stanley Vol. Fire Co., 190 E. Main St., Stanley, Virginia  22851.

In lieu of flowers donations in her memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Md. 21741.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.bishophastingsfh.com