Tammi Heinrichs Rome of Holly Springs, GA passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 after a long and brave battle with lung cancer.

Tammi was born on December 1, 1958 in Illinois to Herbert and Ruth (Jackson) Heinrichs. Tammi was the youngest of three girls, with her sisters joking she was a 'surprise' because she was so much younger than them. She enjoyed cheerleading and sang in her school's choir from an early age.

As a freshman in high school, she met Gene, her future husband of 42 years and built a life first in Illinois then in Atlanta together. Tammi was involved in everything her three children did from PTA to sports. She could usually be found on weekends at a ball field, gymnastics meet, or basketball gym. She was always their biggest supporter. Her favorite places were Hilton Head and Orlando, where her and Gene vacationed every year with the family.

After enjoying her time as a stay-at-home mom, Tammi worked for Cobb County Schools for over a decade and was named employee of the year before she retired in early 2023. Tammi loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She insisted on being called Nonni and was a favorite among her many grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Ruth Heinrichs, and her granddaughter Charlie.

She is survived by her husband Gene Rome Jr., her sisters Cindy Skonard and Penny Bagnall, her children Gene (Hannah) Rome, Kristin (Brett) Winzeler, and Cortney (Tyler) Featherston, her grandchildren Emma, Avery, Aubrey, Faye, Riley, Finn, and Hallie, and many other family members and friends.

A celebration of life will be held in Georgia early next year (2024). More information to follow.