Amy Elizabeth Counce

1957 - 2019

Amy Elizabeth Counce obituary, 1957-2019, Baton Rouge, LA

Amy Counce Obituary

Amy Elizabeth Counce passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. Born in Lafayette in 1957, Amy was a Baton Rouge resident since infancy, graduating from St. Joseph's Academy in 1975 and LSU in 1978. She received her law degree from the LSU School of Law in 1981, and was Board Certified in Family Law by the Louisiana Board of Legal Specialization. Amy was active in the Baton Rouge Bar Association, serving several years on the Board of Directors, and thereafter in various Officer positions, culminating in her service as President in 2000, a reflection of the esteem in which she was held by her fellow lawyers. Amy was also deeply involved in an array of community and charitable organizations. She supported Woman's Hospital as a member of the Board of Directors of the Foundation for Woman's. She was also a member of the LSU Foundation, and gave of her time and talents to St. Joseph's Academy, Geaux Teal, and Alzheimer's Services. To use a phrase well-understood by any Louisianan, Amy was a force of nature. She was smart, witty, and purposeful. She was generous to a fault, and a zealous advocate for things and people she believed in, including her family, friends and community. She loved her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews as her own, all of whom will deeply miss their "First Best." Amy cherished her many friends (who go back as far as SJA), with whom she enjoyed getting together over a "fabulous" lunch, a single malt scotch, or a "Game Day Shot" while watching her beloved LSU Tigers prevail on the gridiron. During the football offseason, she cheered for any Tiger sport in play -- a true fan! Amy also deeply loved her Baton Rouge community, so many members of which benefitted from her devotion of time, energy and resources. In her limited spare time, Amy enjoyed Yoglates, walking the LSU lakes, or a round of golf. She also carved out time every year for her beloved trip to the beach. Preceded in death by her parents, Harold James Counce and Lettie Deas Counce, Amy also lost her best friend and closest sister, Katherine Counce Bowling, to ovarian cancer in 1994. She is survived by siblings Paul Counce, Claudia Counce Prewitt, Lydia Counce Arledge, Julie Counce Brignac, Stephanie Counce Werling, Hilary Counce McGraw, Melanie Counce Montanaro, and Christopher Counce. She leaves behind in-laws, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews too numerous to name here. Amy's life will be celebrated at a memorial Mass at 6:30 pm on Friday, September 6, 2019, at St. Joseph Cathedral in downtown Baton Rouge. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Foundation for Woman's Hospital at womans.org or her beloved St. Joseph's Academy at sjabr.org.

Published by The Advocate from Aug. 29 to Sep. 6, 2019.
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She was a great lawyer and a very generous person. She represented me many years back in the time of crisis. She did not hesitate to stand to powerful and not so ethical adversary lawyer. Compassionate but also energetic and talented. Will be missed greatly.

Agnieszka Wojciechowski

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August 26, 2023

Condolences and prayers to the Counce family.

Bob Brunet

August 15, 2023

My heartfelt condolences to all the Counce Family. My first encounter with Amy was at CFM functions when our families would get together. There was a Doran in class with a Counce as far as I can remember at Our Lady of Mercy. My memory of Amy playing saxophone and always great quips to the band director, showed what a card she was! She will be sorely missed.

William Doran III

September 7, 2019

Amy was an inspiration to enjoy life and God's many gifts. She will be dearly missed.

Paul Whitlock

September 6, 2019

Amy was a positive force of nature ! I'm am so sorry for your loss! I'll miss her creative FB post that had me howling with laughter at times !
Keep the Faith!
Gwen

Gwen Bizette

September 6, 2019

My deepest sympathies to the Counce family. We have lost a great attorney, and a wonderful part of our childhood at Mercy. Eternal rest grant unto her O Lord. Well done, Amy.

Deborah Berthelot

September 4, 2019

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family

September 4, 2019

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Marvin Jackson and Son, Maxwell Jackson and Family

September 4, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jeronimo Periera and Family, Lisbon, Portugal

September 4, 2019

Father Paul and family, you all have my prayers and condolences. May she rest in the peace of Christ. God bless

Audrey Pastorick

September 4, 2019

May she finally rest in peace!

Mike Aaron

September 3, 2019

I am so sorry to hear about Amy's passing. Amy was truly an extraordinary attorney. My prayers for her peace and the consolation of her family.

Sharyn Wilcox

September 2, 2019

Amy was a generous, gentle, gracious person. She was also an excellent student. May she rest in peace and may her family take comfort in the knowledge that she did great good in her life.

Jim Bolner

September 2, 2019

I am so sorry to hear of Amy's passing. A terrific lawyer who honored our profession with her talent, graciousness, and integrity.

June Denlinger

September 2, 2019

To the Counce Family,
I was so saddened to hear of Amy's death. She was such a strong and assertive person that I truly thought she was going to tell ovarian cancer right where to go. She was quite the force to be reckoned with and that trait served her well. She didn't lose her battle, she WON her heavenly reward and is now free of pain and rejoined with the loved ones who went before her. I think what I'll miss most about Amy is her entertaining Facebook posts. I sure hope that as a family you continue on with her tradition of selecting a catchy name for a game drink for each of the LSU games. Rest well, Amy, until we meet again.

Terri Gerace

August 31, 2019

Once again I post: "As the bird from its cage seeks the heights, so the Christian soul in death flies quickly home to God." She inspired so many, and we are blessed to have been part of her extended family. Love you, First Best!

August 31, 2019

I was deeply saddened and distressed when I learned of Amy's passing. She was a long-time friend. I know she will be sorely missed by the entire Baton Rouge legal community. She was warm, loving and kind. Peaceful rest Amy. ❤

Sarah Holliday - James

August 31, 2019

My thoughts and prayers are with all the Counce family, especially for my dear friend Melanie. I'll be thinking of you during this time. The tigers just got another angel.

Bernie Calvaruso

August 30, 2019

Broke my heart to read the sad news of Amy's passing. Please know her family & friends are in my thoughts and prayers. She will be missed but she is now pain free and at peace.

Pam Bordelon

August 30, 2019

I just never thought that this day would come. You were always bigger than life and so incredibly strong that it is hard to imagine life without the one and only Amy Counce. You were a testament to living life to its absolute fullest. An incredibly talented lawyer and a great friend. May God continue to bless your family with overwhelming peace and comfort.

Debra Parker

August 30, 2019

I was deeply saddened and distressed when I learned of Amy's passing. She was a long-time law school friend and colleague and will be sorely missed by the entire Baton Rouge legal community. She was warm, loving and kind. Peaceful rest is assured for this lovely lady.

Pam Laramore

August 30, 2019

You are now at eternal peace my friend. You have lived and lead an incredible life and brought joy and honor to all of us who were privileged to know you. I will miss you my friend! Trent

Trent Oubre

August 30, 2019

The thoughts and prayers of the Groves family are with Amy and her loved ones. She was a special person with a good heart. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Eugene Groves

August 30, 2019

Keeping the Counce family in my prayers for the many ways you have touched our family. We pray that Amy is at rest now, welcomed into the arms of our Lord, with the words we all long to hear, "Well done, good and faithful servant, come see the place I have prepared for you". Peace and prayers for the Counce family.

Jo Ann Vasta

August 30, 2019

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