Obituary of Helen D. Shortt September 23, 2014 Helen D. Shortt, 67, of Oswego, passed away Tuesday at home. Helen was born February 14, 1947 in Fulton, a daughter to the late, Fredrick and Ida Troup Phillips. She worked as a nurse’s aide for several nursing homes in the area. Helen enjoyed making crafts. She was predeceased by three siblings, Charlotte Rahyle, Mary-Jane Farr and David Phillips. Helen is survived by her children, Sherece Graham and Brandin Butterfield; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three siblings, Liz Rice, William (Terry) Phillips and Raymond Phillips as well as several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Monday, September 29, 2014 from 12 to 2 pm at Foster Funeral Home, 910 Fay St., Fulton.