SHORTER, Mary Lou (McGlasson) - b. May 24, 1939 - d. February 2, 2025

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Mary Lou (McGlasson) Shorter, age 85, of Ponca City, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 2, 2025 at her home.  She was born on May 24, 1939 to James Reed and Oretha (Wilcoxon) McGlasson in Grenola, Kansas.

Mary Lou graduated from Winfield High School in Winfield, Kansas in 1957.  On February 3, 1962, she married Thomas Joseph "Tom" Shorter in Oxford, Kansas.  They lived in various locations in Kansas and Oklahoma before retiring in Long Beach, Mississippi.  After Tom's passing in 2001, Mary Lou spent the final years of her life in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Mary Lou and Tom owned and operated a painting and sandblasting company in Kansas and Oklahoma for 28 years.  Those who knew Mary Lou, or "Gavy" as some affectionately called her, will remember her for her kindness, generosity, sense of humor, and deeply rooted faith in Jesus.  She had an unwavering commitment to her family and friends.  She loved traveling to tropical destinations, cruising, reading, going to movies, and being outside in the sunshine.  She especially enjoyed a good cup of black coffee and a cigarette, playing Scrabble with her granddaughter, watching her grandson play basketball, visiting with family and friends, and spending time with her great-grandchildren.

Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Paulla Ann Shetterly of Parker, Colorado; daughter-in-law, Tammy Shorter of Ponca City, Oklahoma; stepson, Tom (Jeanice) Lowry of Oxford, Kansas; brother, Ed (Teresa) McGlasson and their granddaughter, RaeLynn of Arkansas City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Anne McGlasson of Arkansas City, Kansas and Ruelena McGlasson of WaKeeney, Kansas; granddaughter, Taylor (Brandon) Knapp of Willis, Texas; grandson, Alec (Sierra Romano) Shetterly of Westfield, Indiana; two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Scarlett,; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Joseph "Tom" Shorter; her parents, James Reed and Oretha McGlasson; her brother, Donald J. McGlasson, David E. McGlasson, and Kenneth McGlasson; her sister, Alene Ware; her son, Michael T. Shorter; her best friend, Janet N. Shorter; and her sweet doggie "Prin" Princess. 

Services will be held graveside at Moline Cemetery in Moline, Kansas on April 19, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.  Services have been entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home, 206 E. Washington, Howard, Kansas  67349.

(taken from the Countryside Funeral Home website)