Sharon Kay (Busse) Pogue, 70, of Neosho, Mo., died Thursday, April 14, 2022 due to complications of Diabetes. Born in Joplin, Mo., June 26, 1951, Sharon Kay was the daughter of Harry William Busse and Mary L. (Myers) Busse. She was a lifetime resident of the Joplin, Mo. area. Shortly after graduating high school, Sharon and the love of her life, Richard L. Pogue were united in marriage May 9, 1969. They shared many adventures together in their 50 years of marriage. They loved taking their three kids, Michael, Christina and Tawnia, camping, most of all. As they grew older, they enjoyed going to Branson and would find any excuse they could for a road trip there. Although cancer took Richard from her December 23, 2019, Sharon remained faithful to him and looked forward to their reunion. Sharon was a family woman and loved spending time with them. She also enjoyed sewing and embroidering, along with reading and shopping. She is a former member of the Red Hat Society. Sharon is survived by her son, Michael Pogue (wife Kim) of Neosho, Mo; daughters, Tawnia Milleson (husband Boone) of Granby, Mo and Christina Pogue of Neosho, Mo.; a sister, Peggy Grube of Joplin, Mo.; brothers, Larry Busse of Baxter Springs, Gary Busse of Granby, Mo., Billy Busse and Steven Busse both of Joplin, Mo.; grandchildren, Codi Pogue (wife Paige), Wayne Pogue (wife Abby) Shelby Milleson and Maverick Milleson; greatgrandchildren, Taylor Pogue, Emma Pogue and Lucas Pogue.
Sharon was preceded in death by parents, Harry and Mary Busse; husband, Richard Pogue; and grandson, Luke Milleson.
A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the Mason-Woodard Chapel. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Burial will follow at Ozark Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, or the American Cancer Society, in care of the mortuary. Arrangements are under the care of Mason-Woodard Mortuary in Joplin, Mo.