Mamie A. Short

Mamie A. Short, 91, of Cambridge passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026 at Mallard Bay Care Center. She was born in Dorchester County on December 25, 1934 and was a daughter of the late Jaredy and Hattie Kemp Jarrett.

Ms. Short graduated from Cambridge High School class of 1955. She was employed at Dunkin Donuts for 31 years. Ms. Short enjoyed playing bingo, drawing, and puzzle books. She volunteer at Dorchester General Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of Faith Baptist Fellowship.

Ms. Short is survived by five children Robert Short and wife Kelly of California, Donna McCollister and husband Terry of Cambridge, Frances Elliott of Seaford, Cindy Short of South Carolina, Richard Short and wife Margaret of Cambridge, grandchildren Heather Travers, Doug McCollister, Justin Elliott, Jennifer Thompson, Charles Sanger, David Short, Ben Short, Daniel Short and Shayla Short, great grandchildren Layla McCollister, Dylan McCollister, Kaleigh Travers, Gavin Travers, Matthew Short, Jerry Pepper, James Pepper, Grace Short and Harley Short, three brothers Edward Jarrett, Jaredy Jarrett, Jr., William Jarrett, two sisters Barbara Holley and Brenda Richardson, four half-sisters, two half-brothers and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be members of the family.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1pm at Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge with Rev. Randall T. Blackmon officiating. Interment will follow at East New Market Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Faith Baptist Fellowship, 1312 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613.