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In memory of
Mary Catherine Pogue
August 26, 1949 - December 31, 2023
Aug 26, 1949 - Dec 31, 2023
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Personal note from Mary's Family, Loretta
Obituary
Mary Catherine Pogue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She passed away on December 31, 2023 at age 74 in Modesto, California, after a 16 year battle with interstitial lung disease.
Mary was born on August 26, 1949 to Cleopatra and Roy V. Williams in San Antonio, Texas.
Mary attended San Domenico School where she first learned to sing and perform. She graduated from Napa High School in 1967, where she met …
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Memories & condolences
We will always love you and Billy. When it comes to friends…you both are at the top of list! Singing in Heaven!
We will always love you and Billy. When it comes to friends…you both are at the top of list! Singin…
We will always love you and Billy. When it comes to friends…you …
I really enjoyed working with Mary. She took pride in her excellent work. She was very caring and loving. She cheris…
I really enjoyed working with Mary. She took pride in her excellent work. She was very caring an…
I really enjoyed working with Mary. She took pride in her excel…
Favorites
What were Mary's favorite vacation spots?
The ocean was her favorite place to be.
The ocean was her favorite place to be.
The ocean was her favorite place to be.
What were Mary's favorite games to play?
She was unbeatable at Scrabble, and she taught me how to play chess.
She was unbeatable at Scrabble, and she taught me how to play chess.
She was unbeatable at Scrabble, and she taught me how to play chess.
What were Mary's favorite songs or musical artists?
Her favorite song was Rock and Roll Band by Boston.
Her favorite song was Rock and Roll Band by Boston.
Her favorite song was Rock and Roll Band by Boston.
What were Mary's favorite books?
She used to love to read biographies and autobiographies.
She used to love to read biographies and autobiographies.
She used to love to read biographies and autobiographies.
Timeline
Born
August 26th, 1949
Graduated from high school
1967
Napa, CA
Had a child, Stephanie Wiley
August 27th, 1971
Modesto, CA
Survived by
Kaitlyn Bearinger
Granddaughter
Loretta Anders
Daughter
Stephanie Wiley
Daughter
Gianna Smith
Daughter
Elizabeth Decker
Daughter
Billy Pogue
Husband
Allen Wiley
Grandson
Gianna Smith
Daughter
Allen Wiley
Grandson
Alexis Anders
Granddaughter
Matthew Williams
Brother
Vannessa Hanlon
Cousin
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