Ms. Monique Loraine Shorts "Queen B"

Ms. Monique L. Shorts was born on September 19, 1981. She was the daughter of Donna Shorts Robertson and the late Loren Purell Mays.

Monique gained her wings on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was the mother of Malachi Shorts and the late Visandria Shorts. Her love for them was unconditional.

Monique was a member of the New True Vine Holiness Church in Chatham, Virginia under the leadership of Bishop Theodore Jones, Jr.

Monique loved doing hair until her health declined. She was the Queen of Purdum Woods. 

Many people loved Monique and she loved them. Her love for others was so strong that many people would call her Momma. That love is what she leaves behind for all that knew her to cherish.

Remembering her love are her son, Malachi Shorts; two brothers, Maurice Shorts and LaChristopher Mays;  one sister, Victoria Gunn; mother, Donna Shorts Robertson; grandmother, Christelle  Hughes; six aunts, Lillie Mae Mays, April Mays, Kimberly Shorts,  Andrea Shorts, Carolyn Grayson and  Glenda Mcpherson; six uncles, Kevin Shorts , Leo Shorts, Kenneth Shorts, Curt Shorts,  Justin Mays,  and Samuel Mays; her  boyfriend, Lennie Clark” Honey”; and  a host of nieces and nephews that she loved dearly.

The family would like to thank Pastor Mary Ann Jones, Lona Chapell and Yolanda Davis of New True Vine Holiness Church;  Iceau Davis, Talisa Lee, Melody Crews, Sovah Health, and Fresenius Kidney Center; Pastor Troy Nevells and Lady Diane Nevells of Christ Temple Apostolic Church ; and the staff of the  J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment-Danville Va.

Monique will truly be missed by all the people that she came in contact with.

A public viewing for Ms. Monique Loraine Shorts will be held on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment – Danville, Va.

Homegoing Celebration for Ms. Monique Loraine Shorts will be held on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 1:00pm at the J. L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment - Danville, VA with Pastor Troy Nevells of Christ Temple Apostolic Church, Danville, Virginia Officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Burial Park, 3049 North Main St. Danville, Virginia.

Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence, 102 N. Hill Ct., Apt. H, Danville, Virginia on the day of the service at 11:45 a.m.

Masks are required at all visitations and services. Attendance may be limited. Attendees are asked to adhere to social distancing guidelines.

Service may be viewed by Live Stream at /https://www.jldodsonandsons.com/LiveStream

Professional funeral services have been entrusted to the staff of the J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 447 Old South Main Street, Danville, VA, Rev. Jeffrey L. Dodson, Sr., Funeral Director, (434) 799-9262. Online condolences may be registered at www.jldodsonandsons.com “Our Family Servicing Your Family”