Margaret L. Shorten (nee Gastin) was devoted wife of the late Charles Louis Shorten, loving mother of Douglas (Earline)Shorten and Kiwi Smith, cherished grandmother of seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren, also survived by in-laws George and Janet Shorten and five nieces and nephews. Mrs. Shorten was a residen of Parrish, Florida. Thursday, June 3, 2004. Age 71 years. Funeral service Tuesday, 11:30 AM, at the Dalbert, Woodruff & Isenogle Funeral Home, 2880 Boudinot Avenue at Queen City. Visitation Tuesday morning from 10:30 AM until time of service.