Leona (Jeannie Short) Forry, 88 of Archbold passed away Oct 11 at CHP Hospice in Defiance.  She was born June 12, 1933 in Toledo, Ohio to Fred W and Harriet C Rudolph, Stryker, Ohio.

Jeannie graduated from Stryker High School in 1951 where she was active in choir and competed in twirling competitions and a majorette in the band.  She was active in the Garden Club and the Williams County Saddle Club.

Jeannie lived in Winter Haven, Fla. from 1968 – 2012 where she worked in banking and as a Real Estate Broker.  She had a big heart for animals and rescued many.

Surviving are her daughters, Kamie Short (Kurt) Weber, Stryker Oh and Kandra Short (Mike) Deal, Winter Haven, Fla.  A brother Melbert Rudoph, Archbold, Ohio.   Nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Preceding her in death is her husband Fred Forry of 31 years and her son, Kim A Short of Auburndale, Fla.

A private graveside celebration of life will be held in her honor.  Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.