Shirley Mae Kempke, a treasured soul whose life journey began on August 17, 1936, in Salisbury, MD, to the late Richard and Hazel Elliott. She came to a peaceful close on December 22, 2025, in Pittsville, MD, and has left us with a legacy of love and selflessness. Known affectionately as Shirley to her friends and family, she navigated the world with a thoughtful and caring spirit that touched all who knew her.
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