Catherine Osborne Mitcham

Catherine Osborne Mitcham Born in Dallas, GA on December 14, 1933. Departed this earth on March 16, 2019 from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Catherine was the daughter of Louie and Carrie Singleton Osborne. She graduated from Norcross High School at the age of 16 where she excelled in basketball and was named to the “All-State” team during her senior year. She married the love of her life, Roy Mitcham, on October 24, 1952, and had 66+ years of a storybook marriage. Above all else, Catherine was a devoted wife and a wonderful mother. She worked part-time for many years at Safeco Insurance in Atlanta. For her entire life, she was very active in her church, and was a member of Lawrenceville First Baptist Church for the last 30+ years. Catherine was an avid gardener and a talented artist. She loved to travel and made countless trips throughout the years with her husband, family and her many friends. Catherine is survived by her husband, Roy Mitcham, and two children, Steve Mitcham and Connie Mitcham Lukens, 5 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. Also survived by her sisters, Jean Mann and Louise Dickerson, and her brother, Mike Osborne. She is predeceased by her parents, Louie and Carrie Osborne, sisters Sara Stone, Dot Hood, and Mildred Whitlock, and her brother Louie Osborne. Catherine was a beautiful, loving, optimistic, and graceful lady. She loved her family, her friends and her Lord fiercely. A celebration of her life will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Lawrenceville First Baptist Church. Dr. Lamar Holley and Rev. Inman Houston will officiate. Visitation will be from 9:30-11:00 a.m., immediately followed by the service. A special acknowledgement and thank you to Hope Memory Care Center and Embrace Hospice, who gave Catherine loving and compassionate care for the last 10 months of her life. Arrangements are being handled by Wages & Sons Funeral Home, 1031 Lawrenceville Highway Lawrenceville, GA 30046. Online condolences may be expressed at www.wagesandsons.com