Shirley Ann Counce

Shirley Ann Counce obituary

Shirley Ann Counce

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Sep

4

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Faith Center Revival Church

2354 7th Avenue, Anoka, MN

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Sep

4

Service

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

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Shirley Counce Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Minnesota (First Memorial Funeral Chapel)- Minneapolis on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Obituary of Shirley Ann Counce

COUNCE (Day), Shirley Ann, age 77, of Linwood, passed away on August 21, 2025. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Day and Christine (Eadlen); husband, Reginald Counce. She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren, and family members. Celebration of Life 11am Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Faith Center Revival Church, 2354 7th Avenue, Anoka with visitation at the church one hour before service. Procession will leave from church by 1215 to arrive at Fort Snelling National Cemetery, 7601 34th Avenue S. Minneapolis by 1:15pm and gather everyone in Assembly area #3. Cemetery staff will lead the group to the committal shelter for final prayers at 130pm

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Upcoming Events

Sep

4

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Faith Center Revival Church

2354 7th Avenue, Anoka, MN

Send Flowers

Sep

4

Service

1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Fort Snelling National Cemetery

7601 34th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN

Send Flowers