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Patricia Ann (Bohan) Short fought a long battle with M.S., passed away on July 5, 2023.
She was born Dec. 9, 1952, in Philippi, a daughter of the late Ted and Winona (Hamrick) Bohan.
She was united in marriage on May 22, 1971, to Bruce Allen Short, who survives.
Patty is also survived by her son, Michael Allen Short of Morgantown; and daughter, Christina Ann Skidmore of Philippi.
Patty's siblings are Carol Sue Putman of Virginia, Thomas Russell Bohan of Virginia, Cheryl Lynn Wolfe and Nancy Jean Bohan, both of Philippi; and brother-in-law, David Findley of Virginia.
She is loved by her three grandsons, Gabriel Michael Skidmore, Jessie Dean Farris and Aleczander Gabriel Skidmore, who all called her Pat-Pat.
She also has several nieces, nephews great-nieces and great- nephews.
Patty is preceded in death by her parents, Ted and Winona Bohan; two sisters, Sharon Fontaine Findley and Terry Lee Bohan; and son-in-law, Ronald Lee Skidmore Jr.
Mrs. Short spent most of her younger life raising her children and being a homemaker. She also supported her husband with their professional photography business. She really enjoyed playing and caring for her grandchildren.
Patty was a member of Jerusalem United Methodist Church.
Family and friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory, 220 N. Walnut Street, Philippi, West Virginia, on Friday, July 7, from 4-8 p.m. and on Saturday, July 8, from 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday with Pastor Jon Villers officiating.
Interment will follow at Jerusalem Cemetery.
Condolences may me expressed to the family at www.wrightfuneralhomeservices.com.