On 29, April, 2026, Ellen J. Shorr of Bethesda MD and Sarasota FL. Beloved Wife of the late Walter R. Shorr, Z”L; devoted mother of Michael and Andrew (Lissa); Cherished grandmother of Robert (Lydia) and Brian (Shayna); Also survived by great grandchildren Zev, Tehila, and Lielle.

She was originally trained as a speech pathologist and later in life became a certified public accountant and a certified financial planner. However, she truly enjoyed her work as a docent at both the Smithsonian American History Museum and the Krieger Gallery where she helped to transmit her love of history, art, and culture to children. She most prized her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside funeral services will be held on Friday May 1, 2026 at 10:00 am at the Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park in Clarksburg, MD

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cohen and Shorr Memorial Camp Fund at the Bender JCC of Greater Washington. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.