Funeral services for local retired pastor have been set for this weekend in Monroe LA. A final celebration of life service for Rev. Edward Lee Shorts 71, will be at Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 211 Mount Zion St. in Monroe LA is Saturday January 21, 2023 at 11am.A public visitation is Friday January 20, 2023 from 5 to 7pm at Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Rev. Shorts transitioned from Louisiana Extended Care Hospital to eternality on Wednesday January 11, 2023. Services are under the auspices of Tennant Funeral Home in Rayville LA.