Kaylene Morton Shortridge, loving mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt passed away peacefully at home August 7, 2024 after battling cancer.
The daughter of Herbert L. and Ethel (Reamsnider) Morton, Kaylene was born April 26, 1947 in Mansfield and graduated from Clear Fork High School in 1965.
A lifelong Butler resident, Kaylene married Bill Shortridge December 18, 1967 and raised three children. Years later she met her close life companion Carl Looney.
Kaylene worked for the Highway Restaurant and retired from Knox County Gynecological Specialists. Following her retirement, Kaylene enjoyed driving the Amish and cherished many new friendships.
Kaylene and Carl enjoyed traveling with a group of close friends and playing golf at many different courses. She even had 4 holes in one, with one of those on her birthday! She loved vacationing, especially beach destinations. She’d prefer to share life’s moments surrounded by family and friends, dining out, playing cards and shopping.
She was her grandchildren’s greatest fan and supporter, rarely missing a school or sporting event. She followed in her mother’s footsteps and loved watching the Cleveland Indians. She also enjoyed watching the Cleveland Cavaliers. Kaylene will be remembered by her family and friends for always looking so beautiful. She was perfectly dressed, never leaving the house without her hair styled and makeup on.
Kaylene is survived by three children, Craig Shortridge (Kathy), Tiffany Shortridge (Chad), and Jason Shortridge; Carl Looney of Butler, who shared 45 years together with Kaylene; grandchildren Bryce, Devon, and Alyssa Shortridge, and Zachery Palmer and Tyler Theaker; brother Brent (Janet) Mellott; special niece Shelly Napier and best friend Karen Fry.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her step father Robert Mellott, and brother Albert Morton.
A memorial service celebrating Kaylene’s life will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2 pm at the Bellville Snyder Funeral Homes where her family will receive friends two hours prior, from 12 – 2pm. Pastor Patrick Bailey will officiate. Private family burial will be held in Greenlawn Union Cemetery in Perrysville, Ohio.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Western Reserve.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral
