Funeral service for Shirley Marion Counts, age 69, of Gretna, Louisiana, formerly of Elora, TN, will be conducted at 1 PM on Friday, June 7, 2019, at Higgins Funeral Home. Bro. Shane Reyer will officiate. Burial will follow in the Morgan Cemetery beside her husband, Ted Davis Counts.
Shirley was born on June 11, 1949 in Huntsville, AL to the late Lev Shields and Mary Helen Bradford Bostick. She enjoyed reading and playing with her grandchildren. Mrs. Counts retired in 2012 from the Fayetteville Walmart where she was the Department Manager of the Bakery. Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse in Louisiana. Mrs. Counts passed away on June 1, 2019 in Gretna, LA, after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Survivors include her daughters, Hope (Scott) Umsted of Collierville, TN, Bridget (Michael) Hill of Ardmore, AL, and Robin (Jacob) Garbin of Gretna, LA; grandchildren, Chad, Austin, Truker, Brittany, Heather, Matthew, Abi, Nicholas, Olivia, Zoe, Sarah and Luke; great-grandson, Owen; and sisters, Barbara Roberts, Teresa (Danny) Thompson, and Kimberly (Carl) Collier.
Visitation with the family will be from 11 AM until 1 PM on Friday at Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Cary B Sullivan Lincoln County Tribute Chair, P.O. Box 470, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Shirley Marion Counts.
17 Comments To "Shirley Marion Counts"
#1 Comment By Kimberly your baby sister On June 2, 2019 @ 4:49 pm
My Beautiful Darling Sister Shirley,
I will always love you and I will keep you in my heart for always. I have nothing but love for you and a heart full of beautiful memories. I know you are so happy to be in Heaven with Jesus and all of your loved ones!!
#2 Comment By Whitley your niece On June 2, 2019 @ 5:36 pm
Aunt Shirley,
We had fun, we had cookouts and things, I love you and I miss you. You helped Granny with our Granny with our Christmas presents. We will meet again in Heaven one day!
Love, Whitley
#3 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 6, 2019 @ 7:19 pm
Thank you so much.
#4 Comment By Candie Mitchell On June 2, 2019 @ 9:16 pm
I’m so sorry. I worked with Shirley many yrs at Walmart bakery she was a very good friend. We have missed her all these years but knew she was getting to enjoy her grandchildren I Loved her. The family is in my thoughts and prayers.
#5 Comment By Cathy Campbell On June 3, 2019 @ 5:38 am
God Bless the family of Shirley Marion Counts. I went to school with Shirley and I’ll never forget her. She was one of the smartest young ladies at our school. She was always nice to everyone. Haven’t seen her in a very long time, but I think of her so often.
#6 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 6, 2019 @ 7:19 pm
Thank you so much.
#7 Comment By Dona Bullman On June 3, 2019 @ 4:15 pm
Sending prayers of comfort and peace for you and your family. Doña Bullman your sphynx family
#8 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 6, 2019 @ 7:18 pm
Than you so much…My Sphynx family means so much to me!!
#9 Comment By Wanda Ballard On June 3, 2019 @ 5:48 pm
Send my prayers and love to the family
#10 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 6, 2019 @ 7:19 pm
Than you so much.
#11 Comment By Anesha P. On June 6, 2019 @ 2:37 pm
It was a pleasure meeting you and taking care of you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. May you rest in eternal peace. May God bless her family and give them strength through this most difficult time.
#12 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 6, 2019 @ 7:20 pm
Thank you so much.
#13 Comment By Syreeta Muwwakkil On June 7, 2019 @ 5:49 pm
I love you, sleep in peace. I’m so grateful that my children got to know what a wonderful aunt you were.
#14 Comment By Kim On June 9, 2019 @ 5:47 am
Beautiful thank you.
#15 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 9, 2019 @ 5:48 am
BEAUTIFUL thank you.
#16 Comment By Kimberly Collier On June 9, 2019 @ 5:48 am
BEAUTIFUL thank you. She loved you so much!
#17 Comment By Kimberly Collier On July 25, 2019 @ 3:53 pm
I miss you so much Precious Sister!! I think of you daily and I love you always!! I have joy and peace knowing your Earthly battle is over & you are with Jesus and Mama, Daddy, Ted, Granny, and other loved ones!! I am doing as I promised you- keeping in touch with your girls!! I LOVE YOU!!