Shirley Jo Rinke

Shirley Jo Rinke, 90, passed away March 13, 2022, in Fort Smith, Ark. 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 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 p.m. Flowers are welcome. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Life Line Baptist Church, 7601 Baseline Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72209, or Humane Society of Pulaski County, 14600 Colonel Glenn Road, Little Rock, Ark., 72210. Online guestbook: www.smithfamilycares.com.