Irene Geddie Fish, 77, of Bonifay, FL passed away on Thu, Feb 13, 2014. Irene was born in Tallahassee, FL on Apr 22, 1936 to the late T. J. and Vera Irene Geddie. She graduated from Leon High School in Tallahassee in 1953. She married Percy Preston "Pete" Fish, on Apr 25, 1953. Irene was a beloved member of the First Baptist Church of Bonifay, and was an active member of the church, but if you were to ask her "What religion are you?" she would reply "Methodist." She was also an advocate for orphans and donated generously to the Baptist and Methodist Children's Homes. Irene practiced real estate in Holmes Co., FL for approximately 40 years, and was the first female broker in Holmes Co. She was a founding member of the Chipola Area Board of Realtors, and also served one term on the Florida Real Estate Commision after being appointed by Gov. Lawton Chiles. She was an avid FSU football fan.

She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Rose Marie Fish. Irene is survived by her husband of 60 years, Percy Preston "Pete" Fish; 5 children, Percy Preston Fish Jr. (Audrey) of Tallahassee, FL, Harold Anthony Fish of Bonifay, FL, David Sterling Fish Sr. (Leah) of Dillard, GA, Charles Andrew Fish (Mandy) of Lake City, FL, and Tabitha Fish Wichowski (Tommy) of Panama City Beach, FL; 20 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 15 nieces and nephews.

A viewing was held at Sims Funeral Home at 6 pm Sat, Feb 15, 2014. The funeral service took place at 2 pm on Sun, Feb 16, 2014 at the First Baptist Church of Bonifay with the burial immediately following at New Effort Cemetery with Sims Funeral Home of Bonifay directing.

Washington County News/Holmes County Times-Advertiser, Wed, Feb 19, 2014.