Known affectionately as “Mitchie,” she was born to the late Jesse H. Perry and Addie Fincher Perry in Rome, Ga. on July 24, 1924. Preceding her in death were her sister, Virginia Perry Ogilvie and brother, John Fincher Perry. Mitchie is survived by four nephews, John Ogilvie (Brenda), Waleska, Ga.; Robert Ogilvie (Adele), Roswell, Ga.; John Perry (Donna), Marietta, Ga.; and Jim Perry (Deborah), Vienna, Va. She was also blessed with a number of great-nieces and nephews, as well as several great-great nieces and nephews.
Educated in Rome City Schools, Mitchie received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Technology from Georgia State University. Always rising to the top of her profession, Mitchie began her illustrious career working at Fort McPherson in College Park, Ga., moving on to the U. S. Postal Service, from which she retired after 30 years. Opportunity beckoned after a couple of years and she served Coca-Cola Co. in Atlanta as a systems analyst for a number of years before her final retirement.
Active for many years in her local Methodist Church, Mitchie always considered Rome, Ga. her home. Those who knew and loved her will remember her quick wit, warm personality and love for her rose and vegetable gardens. Never idle, hers was a life filled with activity, passion and love for her family. She provided a lifetime of memories with which to be cherished.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018, at 2 p.m. at Daniels Funeral Home in Rome, Ga. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service and interment will follow at East View Cemetery.
Please visit www.daniels-funeralhome.com to share fond memories and condolences with Mitchie's Family.
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