Bernice Irene Counts

Bernice Irene (Weaver) Counts of Land O'Lakes, Florida, formerly of Farmington, passed away in the loving care of her son, James and his wife, Kathy on July 27, 2014 at the age of 91. Bernice was born May 18, 1923 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Sylvia (Carmen) Weaver. In addition to her mother she was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Arthur Counts on January 31, 1988 and a daughter, Sylvia Minkler in 2006. Bernice graduated from DeSoto, Indiana High School in 1941. Later she attended Mineral Area College where she became certified as an LPN. She pursued her chosen nursing career working for many years and did not retire until well into her 70's. In her spare time Bernice loved to travel, garden and take walks in the park. She also especially enjoyed cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Receiving and collecting photos of her grandchildren was something she always loved. Bernice will be remembered as a "shoe fanatic" who enjoyed being fashionable. Survivors include her children, Rebecca Ann Ferrell, Dennis Lee Clark and wife, Beverly, James Clark and wife, Kathy, Alvin Eugene Counts and Penny Sue Kennon and husband, Paul; sixteen grandchildren, twenty-six great grandchildren, and twelve great-great grandchildren. Other extended family and friends also survive. Friends may call at Cozean Memorial Chapel on Saturday, August 2 from 8:30 to 10 a.m. with services to follow at 10 a.m. in the Cozean Chapel with Pastor Kendall Hughes and Cleo Counts officiating. Interment will follow at Herod Cemetery in Desloge. View the tribute video, the online obituary and share your condolences and memories at cozeanfuneralhome.com. Interment Service

Herod Cemetery

Saturday, August 2, 2014 Desloge, MO Directions Visitation

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, August 2, 2014 08:30 AM - 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions Funeral Service

Cozean Memorial Chapel & Crematory

Saturday, August 2, 2014 10:00 AM 217 W. Columbia St. Farmington, MO 63640 Directions