Shirley A. Coulson
October 30, 1935 - October 18, 2020
Obituary
CROSS PLAINS-Shirley Ann (Hering) Coulson, age 84, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 18 ,2020. She was born in Black Earth on Oct. 30, 1935, the daughter of the late Alex and Viola (Festge) Hering. She married Laurice Wallace Coulson on Dec. 18, 1954.
Shirley worked for General Casualty Insurance her entire working career. She enjoyed spending time with her family and watching the Badgers and Packers play football. Shirley was a very caring person and always willing to help when needed.
Shirley is survived by her children, Debra (John) Schneider and Cynthia (Kraig) Jenkins; sisters, Bonnie (Jerry) Boyer, Jean (Eugene) Schumann and Adele (Darwin) Mundt; brother-in-law, Lowell (Darlene) Coulson; five granddaughters; 12 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Laurice “Lorie” Coulson; three brothers; a sister; two nephews; and a sister-in-law.
A memorial service will be held at ST. MARTIN'S LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, with the Rev. Maggie Andersen Peterson presiding. Visitation will be held at the church from 1 p.m. until the start of the service on Saturday. Due to COVID-19, social distancing and face masks are required. Burial will follow at Valley Home Cemetery.
The family would like to thank Girlie’s Manor of Cross Plains (Doug Gregory and his staff) and Agrace HospiceCare for the exceptional care they provided to Shirley. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Cross Plains
Funeral & Cremation Care
2421 Church Street
(608) 798-3141
Events
Gathering
Sat Oct 24, 2020 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
St. Martin's Lutheran Church • 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
Memorial Service
Sat Oct 24, 2020 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
St. Martin's Lutheran Church • 2427 Church Street, Cross Plains, WI 53528
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Memories
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Karen
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Thanks to Shirley for her long time service to veterans and their families as a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Cross Plains. We extend our appreciation and support to her family during this season of life.
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Deborah A Niebuhr
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Shirley was a special lady, always friendly and had a beautiful smile that she shared with us. Remember her sitting on the porch and visiting w/us as we walked by. Brad & I will keep her and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Always, Niebuhrs
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Moe Robinson
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to the Coulson family, i have a lot of good memories with both ur parents. Shirley was a fun person,caring and funny. I will keep her in my prayers. Because of the Virus I will not be able to atttend. God bless the family. Thank you all.
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Patrice dipiazza
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I had the opportunity of cutting Shirley’s hair . From the short time I knew her she was a very kind and funny person. I always enjoyed her visits and her daughter Debbie and sister Jeanie. My sincere sympathy to Shirley’s family. Patrice Dipiazza (Styles Express)
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joanne schultz
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Debbie, Cindy and all your families and all the Hering families, our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Really have missed sharing stories and laughs with Shirley and Lorie. Precious memories for all of us to remember a special lady . Always had a smile for everyone. Keep that smile going. Sorry we can't be with all of you. Remembering all with Hugs Jim and Joanne Schultz