Connie Denise Campbell Short, age 59, a McMinnville, TN resident and native was born July 29, 1957 and died December 26, 2016 following a brief illness. She was a retired employee of Tenneco, veteran of the United States Army, a Christian and daughter of Betty Powell Short of McMinnville and the late Colonel Kenneth E. Short. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by brother, Charles W. Hollandsworth. In addition to her mother, she is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Leah and Brian Maynard of Baxter, TN; son, Casey W. Mullican of McMinnville; two brothers, Douglas E. Short of Murfreesboro, TN and Kenneth Wayne Short of Smithville, TN; and two sisters and brothers-in-law, Angela and Eric Beaty and Katherine D. and Roger Lynn all of McMinnville. There will be a memorial service held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2016 in High's Parlor with Ronnie Powell to officiate. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. prior to the service.