Judith Compton Short

Judith Compton Short, 85, passed away on June 29, 2022 with her loving family by her side. She was born on September 12, 1936 in Kansas City, Kansas. She graduated from Avondale High School in Avondale Estates, Georgia in 1954. She married her high school sweetheart, and love of her life Coy Short in August 1956. After the completion of her husbands military service in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, they settled in Savannah, Georgia in 1960. In the 1970's, she started her federal government career with the Corps of Engineers in Savannah before transferring to the U. S. Custom Service. In the early 1980's, she relocated to Atlanta, Georgia with her husband, where she continued her service with U. S. Customs before retiring in 2001 as a dedicated and conscientious employee.

Judy was totally devoted to her husband and assisted him throughout her life with his passion of volunteerism in various civic and military organizations to include, the Alee Temple Shriners, the USO, the Employee Support of the Guard and Reserves, and the Georgia Youth Challenge Committee where she served with him on the selection committee. Through these organizations, she met many people who became wonderful lifelong friends in which she shared much laughter and joy. She was known for her beautiful smile and kind, sweet spirit. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend who leaves many fond memories to be cherished by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, mother Esther Compton, and father Walter Compton.

Surviving are her son, Gregory Short (Rhonda) of Pembroke, Ga., daughter Karen Martin (Tom) of St. Simons Island, Ga., brother Jim Compton (Ruth Ellen) of Columbus, Ga., brother in law R. J. Duke Short (Dee) of Chesnee, S.C., five grandchildren, Dustin, Tyler, Scott, Jennifer and Jessica; five great grandchildren; a niece and four nephews.

The family would like to extend our gratitude to the staff at Vitality at Frederica, St. Simons Island, Georgia and Georgia Hospice Care for their compassionate care of our sweet Judy. A private service for the family will take place at a later date.