Ms. Dorothy Carolyn Barnett, age 82 of Bolivar, TN, departed this life on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2017 at the home of her daughter where she resided, after an extended illness.
Ms. Barnett was born on January 8, 1935 to the late Kathryn (Burnett) and Vernon Pierce of Saulsbury, TN. She was a member of West Memorial Baptist Church. She resided in Bolivar, TN most of her life and around fifteen years in California.
Carol, as she was known to everyone, retired from Western State Mental Health after 21 years of service. She enjoyed gardening, crossword puzzles, and watching the hummingbirds. Carol is survived by two sons, Dick Short of Trenton, TN, and Wayne Short(Cathy) of McDonald, TN; three daughters, Kathy Short of La Mirada, CA, Jackie Alcaraz of Lancaster, CA, and Ginger Short of Bolivar, TN; one sister, Mary Frances Wells of Olive Branch, MS; and one brother, Donnie Pierce of Jackson, TN. She leaves behind fourteen grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, Rick Short, Mike Short, and J.W. Short.