Ina Kay Short

Ina Kay Short, 78, of Kingsport, TN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 2, 2025.

A devoted wife, loving mother, and faithful servant of Christ, Ina Kay never met a stranger. She was known for her kind heart, gentle spirit, and unwavering love for her family and everyone she encountered. She never spoke an unkind word and lived a life of quiet strength, compassion, and grace.

Ina met the love of her life, Gary, over 56 years ago after he returned from military service. They were married at Lynn Garden Evangelical Church and spent a lifetime building a home filled with love and faith. She was especially proud of the family they raised together.

A lifelong resident of Kingsport, Ina Kay found joy in caring for her home and family. She graduated from Dobyns-Bennett High School. Her faith was the foundation of her life, and she was a devoted member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for many years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Lidle and Melissa Quillen; her brothers, Jim (Norma Jean), Richard (Bernice), and Sam (Wanda); and her sisters, Millie Marcum (Bob), Callie Mae Stanley (Herbert), Maggie Forkum (Ben), Shelby Robinette (Don), Ethel Russell, Shirley Cradic (Jim), and Bonnie Reece (Carl).

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of 56 years, Gary Short; her sons, Christopher and Sean; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who will miss her dearly.

A visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 6th, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM with Pastor Oscar Irvin officiating and heartfelt eulogies shared by Lee Dockery and Tony Cradic. Interment will follow at the church cemetery, with her nephews serving as pallbearers.

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the Short family. Online condolences may be shared at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com <http://www.trinitymemorialcenters.com/>.

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