Linda Talbert Short, 53, of DeRidder, La., died Wednesday, December 17, 1997. She was a member of the First Balptist Church for many years and graduated from high school in DeRidder. Mrs. Short received her master's degree from Northwestern University in Natchitoches. She taught at several area schools in Louisiana and Pennsylvania. She was the director of Beauregard Activities Center in DeRidder. Surviving are a half sister, Dorothy Carter of Houston, Texas; two stepchildren, Blanchard Short of Shreveport, La,. and Sally Short of Albuquerque, N.M. Deceased, in addition to her father, is her husband, Ben Short. Funeral services will be held Friday in DeRidder with the Rev. Stan Allcorn officiating. Burial will be in Beauregard Cemetery. Copyright ©1997 Observer Publishing Co. Last updated Friday, December 19, 1997 Linda T. Short
Louisiana woman former teacher in area schools
Mrs. Short is the daughter of Beulah Martin Talbert of DeRidder and the late Marvin Talbert.