Theresa Short, age 63, of Lost Creek, KY passed away on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, KY due to a brief illness.  She was born September 6, 1962, at Campton, KY.  She was preceded in death by her father: Elisha Short.  Her mother: Beulah McIntosh Short Halcomb.  Her sister:  Anna Hudson.  Two brothers-in-law:  Franklin Quicksell and Melvin Hudson.  She is survived by two sons:  Kelly Combs (Lydia) of Lost Creek, KY and Eric Combs of Whick, KY.  Three sisters:  Wilma Quicksell of Jackson, KY.  Sherri (Wayne) Burton of Ellijah, GA.  Tammy (Mike) Thorpe of Beattyville, KY.  Six grandchildren:  Andrew Combs, Aaleigha Combs, Drake Combs, Weston Combs, Chandler Combs, Gabe Combs.  Special grandchildren:  Madison, Makailyn, Rosa, Hunter, Chris, and Logan.  One special great granddaughter: Raelynn Tate.   She is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Deaton Funeral Home Chapel with Billy Hensley officiating.  Burial in the McIntosh Cemetery, Roark Mountain, Jackson, KY.  Visitation will begin on Friday at 11:00 am until time of service.  Deaton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.