Roberta Pogue

Roberta Pogue, age 98, of Portland passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in the Kingston at Dupont in Fort Wayne.

She was born in Jay County on March 26, 1926, the daughter of Russell and Gladys (Reid) Lare. She was married in 1973 to Ralph Pogue and he passed away in 2008. Roberta had worked for Jay Garment and then CTS for 25 years before retiring. 

Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Mann (husband: Fred) of Portland and Jerri Jones of New Haven; four grandchildren, Randy Mann (wife: Tami), Tracy Winn, J.D. Jones (wife: Daphne) and Jambie Gaff; 12 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Ralph; grandson Kevin Mann; and several siblings.

Funeral services will be Friday, June 21, 2024, at 11 a.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Hugh Kelly presiding. Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery. Visitation will one hour prior to the services. 

Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor. 

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.