Ms. Brenda J. Short was born on January 12, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Mr. Robert Jones and Mrs. Dorothy Jones. She departed this life on Saturday, July 17, 2010.

Brenda leaves to cherish her memory three children: Anthony Ballew Sr. and his wife Sonya of Pasadena, CA, Carla Short and Bryan Short of Columbus, GA; five grandchildren: Anthony Ballew Jr., Jonathan Meriwether, Brandon Short, Christopher Ballew and Domonique Ballew; four sisters and two brothers: Jennifer Jones of Powder Springs, GA, Francine Powers of Cleveland, OH, Dorothea Jones of Cleveland, OH, Terry Drayton of Powder Springs, GA, William Robinson Jr. of Chandler, AZ and Michael Robinson of Los Angeles, CA; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Brenda professed a hope in Christ at an early age and served him faithfully until her departure. Brenda was a member of South Columbus United Methodist Church for 9 years where she served passionately as Office Assistant, Greeters Ministry Chair, and with a number of other church auxiliaries. Brenda believed that anything worth doing was worth doing right. This standard of excellence was reflected throughout her life.

Brenda was a strong advocate for LifeLink of Georgia. She received the gift of life in the year 2000 through an organ transplant. Brenda worked to raise awareness of the benefits of organ donation. Her works will forever be remembered.