Sylvia Jo was born to Joseph and Pearl Milford in Pasadena, Texas on November 10, 1942. Sylvia met Quentin Ronald Shortes while attending Southwestern Assemblies of God College in 1960. Ron and Sylvia Married on June 9, 1962 in Lubbock, Texas.

Ron and Sylvia have three children;

Kimberley D'Ann Smotts born January 15, 1967, married to Roger Paul Smotts,

Kurtis Wayne Shortes born September 13, 1968, married to Dana Paulette,

and Michael Todd Shortes born January 19, 1971, married to Christi Lynn.

Ten grandchildren, Jonathan Paul, Jorden Noel, Krystal D'Ann Noel, Morgan Nichole, Kaleigh Ashton, Caroline Avery, Michael Taylor, Gregory Dylan, Brianna Christine, and Kayola Marie.

Four great-grandchildren, Wade Hampton, Kinley Noel, Hugh Roger, and Caleb.

Sylvia was an active member of The Oaks Fellowship Church. Sylvia was employed with the Waxahachie Independent School District as a Special Education Teacher from 1974 until 2001, when she retired. In 2004 she was employed with Life School in Red Oak, Texas where she taught special education until he re-retirement in 2008. Sylvia received a Bachelors Degree. Sylvia enjoyed shopping, sewing, quilting, crafts, traveling, and spending time and making memories with her kids, grandkids and great-grandkids.

Sylvia mostly enjoyed being involved with her children and grandchildren and their activities. Sylvia loved her husband, children and grandchildren very much and enjoyed any time they could spend together.

Sylvia enjoyed hosting parties, dinners, weenie roasts and events in her home. She enjoyed hanging out on the "patio" with a cup of coffee in the morning. She also enjoyed girls' trip weekends with just the girls. Her home was her special place; where she loved to decorate. Each room had its own decorations for the holiday. Christmas was her favorite time of year.

Sylvia's greatest joys were her children. She gave her time, love and prayers

to ensure they were raised in a God fearing home with a foundation of morals

and values. She wanted them to be well-rounded and comfortable equipped

to meet all the goals in life and keep Christ in their hearts and in their home.

She had them each promise to live and walk with God as she would be

waiting at the window to be reunited with them forever.

Visitation will be 5:30- 8:00 PM, Friday, August 5, 2016, at Waxahachie Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be 10 AM , Saturday, August 6, 2016, at University Assembly of God Church. Interment will follow at Red Oak Cemetery.