Delma Rose

Pogue

Delma Rose Pogue daughter of the late Dorothy Baker Rains and Sampson Dewey Rains was born in Ellington, Missouri, on October 31, 1932. She departed this life at her residence in St. Louis, Missouri, on April 28, 2011, having attained the age of 78 years, five months and 28 days.

On September 10, 1949 in Corning, Arkansas, Delma was united in marriage to Eugene Pogue and to this union six children were born. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1988. Delma was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Lemay, Missouri. Delma's hobbies included working puzzles, doing cross stitch and cooking. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially her grandchildren.

Delma was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, Ray Rains and Waymon Rains, and two infant brothers, Rex and Mitchell Rains

Delma is survived by three sons, Willard Pogue and wife Christine of Ellington, Dennis Pogue and wife Ann of St. Louis, Clinton Pogue and wife Teresa of Russellville, MO, three daughters, Denise Keys and husband Ronald of St. Louis, MO, Louise Payne and husband John of St. Louis, MO, Donna Adams of Arnold, MO, 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Delma will be deeply missed by her family and friends who will mourn her passing.



Visitation: Saturday 4 to 8 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home

Funeral services: Sunday, May 1, 2011 at 1 P.M. McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, MO


Minister: Geraldine Rains

Burial: Price Cemetery


Pallbearers:
Arrangements by McSpadden Funeral Home, Ellington, Missouri

In lieu of flowers: Alzheimer's Disease Association