Ann Pogue

Anna “Ann" Laura Angus Pogue went to be with the Angels on Friday, December 5th, 2025 - the day after her 71st birthday. Ann was the child of the late Ruth Gupton Angus and Stewart Angus. She was a lifelong resident of Columbia and was a proud member of First Baptist Church of Columbia.

Ann was blessed with a quick mind, a cheery disposition, and a loving heart. Her heart led her to marry Cecil Wayne Pogue. She was only 17, but she knew she was marrying a fine man. She and Wayne doted on each other for their entire 53-year marriage. You did not have to be around them long to see they still had a twinkle in their eye for one another. They were two peas in a pod, completely happy just being together. They considered each other a blessing and nourished their love every day.

Ann was happiest when she was with her children and grandchildren. Ann was the mother of three - Adam (Ava), David (Jennifer), and Emily (Jay). Her children were her world; she loved them deeply, and they adored and appreciated her immensely. They knew the many sacrifices she made to give them the successful lives they now live. Ann worked for most of her married life. There was no job she enjoyed more than working the last 13 years with her two sons at Froggy’s Fog. She was so proud of them both. She was Emily’s closest confidante, and Emily will sorely miss their daily phone calls.

While still raising her children, she opened her home for her godparents, Bruce and Mary Elizabeth Pigue, and Mary Elizabeth’s sister, Sarah Roan. These elderly family members lived with Ann and Wayne in their home for nearly a decade. After their passing, Ann’s love for elderly care led her to the Assisted Living space, where she served as the Executive Director at Alterra Sterling House and then at Morning Pointe, where she championed the addition of an Alzheimer’s and memory care wing. What an example of the meaning of Christ this set for Adam, David, and Emily. Ann was never satisfied just telling you she loved you; she showed you what real love looks like.

Ann experienced the joy of being a grandmother to David’s daughter, Beth. Beth herself just became a mother and will surely pass along to her son, Leon, the many lessons she learned from her Granny. Adam and his wife, Ava, gave her three amazing grandchildren: Leela, Adley, and Garner. She thought they were the “cutest things in the world”. She made countless trips to Jackson to attend their birthdays and special events. No doubt that despite their young age, they will remember the love she showered upon them. David’s stepchildren, Haley, Vanessa, and CJ, were welcomed into Ann’s life, and she treated them as if they had been a part of the family their whole lives.

For nearly three years, she battled multiple myeloma. She fought the battle as hard as anyone and endured many months of chemotherapy and the ravages it inflicts. It was grueling for her and heartbreaking for her loved ones to watch. For the past few months, it appeared she was winning. Just this past weekend, Ann spent Thanksgiving Day with nearly 40 of her extended family members and the rest of the holiday weekend in Jackson with her family, watching Leela and Adley dance in the Nutcracker. Her cancer numbers were good, and her spirits were high. Ann was grateful for every day she had and was planning to visit Emily in Charleston for Christmas.

Adam, David, and Emily were her rocks during her illness, and Wayne was by her side every step of the way. Because Ann had been sick for so long, her children were able to show her their love and appreciation. They were actively involved in helping her receive the best medical care and learned from Ann the importance of caring for others.

Ann did everything on her own schedule. No amount of cajoling, begging, or horn blowing would get her to “hurry up”. She would be ready when she was ready. She would be there when she got there… except this time… she was early. She left us way too early.

In addition to her immediate family, Ann is survived by her older brother, Danny Angus, his daughters, Jegetta Hord and Jecinda Johnson, and their families. She was also close to Wayne’s sisters, Kay (Charlie) Reynolds and Linda (Jesse) Beasley, and their families.

Services will be held at Williams Funeral Home, with visitation on Monday, December 8, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral service will be on Tuesday, December 9, at 10:00 am—burial to follow at Polk Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be her special friends and relatives: Jesse Beasley, John Bowen, Andrew Dearborn, Keith Hord, Dean Johnson, Charlie Reynolds, and George Zima.

In lieu of flowers, she would be honored for donations to be sent to the women’s shelter, Center of Hope, P.O. Box 1961, Columbia, Tennessee, 38402.