She was born in Caldwell County on May 7, 1925, the daughter of the late Edgar R. Bean and Naomi Ford Bean Helton.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Eugene W. Short.
Helen was a longtime member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church.
She is survived by her daughter Carolyn Short Lane (William) of Cary; son Terry Short (Vanessa) of Hickory; 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, October 6, 2021 from 1:00pm to 1:45pm at Hickory Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at 2:00pm at Hickory Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jeff Myers officiating.
Burial will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
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