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Idella Counts Obituary
Apr 18, 1925 - Jun 16, 2025
Age 100. Beloved wife of the late William Counts; devoted mother of Patricia Shanklin, Joe Scott and the late Cynthia Wilson, Clarence "Buddy" Counts and William "Skip" Counts, Jr.; loving grandmother of seven grandchildren and many great and great-great grandchildren; predeceased by a grandson and siblings. Visitation will be held 10-11 AM, Thursday, July 10th at True Bethel Baptist Church, 472 Swan Street, Buffalo, NY 14204, where a Homegoing Celebration will follow at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements by AMIGONE FUNERAL HOME, INC. (716) 836-6500. Share condolences at www.AMIGONE.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Geraldine Brown
July 9, 2025
Remembering the snow banks we fell in as we climbed to deliver Meals on Wheels to "the older people".
Joseph English
July 8, 2025
Rest in peace Aunt Idella. You will be truly missed. May God continue to bless your soul.
Kimberley Billups
July 6, 2025
Aunt Idella, thank you for taking care of so many of us! You will truly be missed.
Tracey Cornwall-purnell
July 6, 2025
I love I auntie thank you for caring for your siblings,especially your baby brother,my dad!lol auntie would take them clippers and give my daddy a hair cut!love u
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