Shirley Doris Rote

On March 25, 2017, Shirley Doris Rote (nee Valentine), beloved wife of the late Charles Linwood Rote; loving companion of the late Myrl "Smitty" Smith; survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 28, 2017, from 3-5 and 7-9 pm at ECKHARDT FUNERAL CHAPEL, P.A. 11605 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 29, at 11 am. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to Augsberg Village, 6825 Campfield Road, Baltimore, MD 21207 or Catoctin Wildlife Preserve & Zoo, 13019 Catoctin Furnace Road, Thurmont, MD 21788.