Mildred E. Counce Harris' Obituary
Mildred E. Counce Harris, 79, passed away August 31, 2015. She was born March 7, 1936 in Lacooche, Florida to the late John Franklin and Scemantha Elizabeth (Martin) Counce. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, R.V. Harris; and brothers, Frank, Curtis and Clifton Counce.
Mildred was a lifelong Florida resident and came to Hillsborough County in the early 50’s from Northern Florida. She was a member of Grace Baptist Temple in Brandon for many years and cared for small children at the church’s Temple Christian Academy. She also was the housekeeping manager at the Sheridan Hotel. Mildred enjoyed crocheting blankets for all of her children, grandchildren and great- grandchildren. She liked Swedish Embroidery, arts and crafts.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Sharon Harris and her husband John of New Tampa; Wanda Drexel and her husband Rick of Marietta, Georgia; Randy Harris and his wife Vivian of Riverview and Debbie Maiden and her husband Willie also of Riverview; grandchildren, Clinton, Shara, Richard, Felicia, Kristina, Randy, David, Jordan and Jacob; and 13 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends for a visitation Thursday, September 3, 2015, 10:30 am - 11:00 am with Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM at Sunset Funeral Home, 11005 N. US Highway 301, Thonotosassa, Florida 33592. Funeral will begin at 11:00 followed by interment in Sunset Memory Gardens.
Memories and condolences may be left online at www.sunset-fh.com.
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