Shirley Jo Rinke

Shirley Jo Rinke, 90, passed away March 13, 2022 in Fort Smith, AR.  She was born February 21, 1932 in Little Rock. Shirley was a homemaker and a member of Life Line Baptist Church in Little Rock.

Shirley is survived by her daughter, Donna and son-in-law, Lonnie Gilbreath of Greenwood, Arkansas; daughter-in-law, Mary Rinke of Little Rock; three grandchildren, W. Bart and wife, Adrienne Gilbreath of Springdale, Arkansas, R. Boone and wife, Jessica Gilbreath of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Claire Rinke of Little Rock; three great-grandchildren, Lorelai Gilbreath of Springdale, Thomas Gilbreath of Santa Fe, and Samuel Gilbreath of Santa Fe. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William C. (Bill) Rinke, son, William Joel Rinke, and an infant son, Thomas Carl Rinke.

Public viewing and visitation with the family will be held at Smith Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock on Sunday, March 20 from 3-5 p.m.  Graveside service will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander on Monday, March 21 at 3:00 p.m.

Flowers are welcome.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, AR 72209 or Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, AR 72210.