Frankie Romane Starletta Short was born March 26,1958 to Nancy Irene Baker and Frank Short in East Saint Louis, IL. She accepted Christ at a very young age. Frankie received her early education in East Saint Louis, IL, she then went on to receive her certified medication technician license working in healthcare field for 30+ years before obtaining her master's in social service.

Frankie enjoyed shopping, cooking, and listening to Michael Jackson music. During her time here on earth Frankie lived in East Saint Louis, IL, Saint Paul, MN, Tulsa, OK and Kansas City, MO, where she resided until her passing in her home on December 27, 2023.

Frankie is preceded in death by both parents Nancy Baker and Frank Short, son Darris Michael Short, great grandson Traevon Harrison Short, a very special niece De'Rhyan "Cookie" Sherman, two brothers Victor Baker and Peter Horton, and all her maternal aunts and uncles. She leaves to cherish her memory: two sons Frank Short and Damon Short both of Tulsa, OK. Her four honorary grandchildren, Corion Sherman of Tulsa, Ok, Ceionna Turner, Markayla, and Markell Gilkey of Kansas City, MO; seven grandchildren, Nijala Boyd, Ty'Reece Short, Ty'Rhan Harrison-Short, Ty'Rell Murphy, Patience Short, all of Kansas City, MO Darris and Starletta Short of Austin, TX. Three great grandchildren, seven siblings:  David Baker (Deborah), John Horton, Tracy Robinson (Aaron), Gloria Calvert (Gene), Terrance Baker, Baron Horton, and Nancetta Baker. 16 Nieces, 14 Nephews, and a host of cousins and friends.

Thoughtful care and services provided by E. S. Eley & Sons Funeral Chapel, Inc.