Sheree Pogue

Sheree Pogue, a loving and spirited woman born on November 3, 1955, in Youngstown, OH, USA, left us on November 13, 2025. Her life was a vivid tapestry of resilience and reliable love, filled with laughter, optimism, and an unwavering devotion to her family. The poet Maya Angelou once said, "I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it." Sheree embodied this sentiment, transforming challenges into victories with her trademark grit and unyielding spirit.

Sheree lived an enriching life in Youngstown, OH, and Springfield, MA, leaving an indelible impression on everyone she met. Her life's journey was shaped by her family, whom she considered the most important aspect of her existence. Sheree was a beacon of light to her three sons, Donald Sr., John, and Marcus Pogue, guiding them with her wisdom and nurturing their resilience. Her siblings, Keith Gaines, Ann Gaines, Maretta Gaines, Juelene Sanders, Yvonne Crenshaw, and Clara Olds, shared a bond with Sheree that was unbreakable, marked by laughter, shared secrets, and a lifetime of love.

Sheree's legacy will continue to flourish through her grandchildren Christopher, Chans, Donald Jr., T'aaliyah, Brianna, and Nya, as well as her great-grandchildren Chance, Rayquawne, Davion, Patience, Zander, Ariel, and Kalanni Alexander. Her best friend, Deborah Hunter-Sams, and daughter-in-law, Tomelia M. Pogue, will forever hold the memories of her laughter, wisdom, and unwavering friendship. Sheree was preceded in death by her parents, Henderson Gaines and Louise Lawton, and her siblings, Barbara Eiland, Pamela Gaines, Larry Gaines, Freddie Gaines, and Peggy Gaines.

In the words of Helen Keller, "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Sheree Pogue's spirited resilience, loving nature, and reliable presence have deeply touched us all and will forever remain a part of us. To honor her memory, we encourage you to share your favorite memories, anecdotes, and photos of Sheree on the memorial page. Let us celebrate her life together, remembering her laughter, her strength, and the love she shared with us.