Joyce A. Perdue

Joyce A. Perdue 88, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 1:42 A.M. Saturday, December 24, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

She was born on July 1, 1934 in Church Hill, Tennessee, the daughter of Atly H. and Lillie B. (Arnold) Cencion. On January 23, 1954 in Lansing, Illinois, she married Dean L. Perdue. He preceded her in death on January 27, 2016.

Mrs. Perdue had worked as a bookkeeper most of her life, having been employed by the family business, Gilliland Auto Machine Company (NAPA), Norwest Bank, eventually retiring from Wells Fargo Bank. She had been a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she was active in the Trinity Women’s Group, and Church Choir. She had also been active in the Rebekah’s Lodge, Tri-Kappa, and Girl Scouts. She enjoyed sewing, participating in bowling leagues, had been a season ticket holder for Notre Dame Women’s Basketball for numerous years, enjoyed playing bridge and spending her time with family.

Survivors include her daughters, Deana (David) Gottschalk, Rochester, Indiana, Karen (Dave) McGowen, Rochester, Indiana, grandchildren, Dean Robert (Natalia) Gottschalk, Chicago, Illinois, great grandchild, Mia Gottschalk, Chicago, Illinois, and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sister, Florence (Sonny) Perdue, brother, Royal (Marline) Cencion.

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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