Sue Miller Pogue

Sue Miller Pogue (Mary Sue Miller) age 89, passed away December 11, 2016. She was born to Dean Albert Miller and Mary Beatty Miller in Dallas Texas. Her father's job with Chicago Bridge & Iron called the family to Birmingham. She graduated from Lake View Grammar School and Phillips High School. During her high school years, Sue and Bill (High School sweethearts) danced to the big band sounds at the Pickwick Club. The music of the Auburn Knights, Alabama Cavaliers and De Witt Shaw filled many enchanting evenings. In 1949, she graduated from Auburn University with a major in Home Economics and minor in Child Education. While at Auburn she was active in the Kappa Delta sorority. Sue and Bill were married on June 17, 1950. The Korean War interrupted their honeymoon. After Bill returned from Korea, Sue supported him at various Army Posts –Ft. Stewart, Georgia; Ft. Bliss, Texas; and Ft Sill, Oklahoma - where she taught school. After Army service, she traveled with Bill, encouraging and aiding him in his career with Chicago Bridge & Iron. Corporate assignments included New York City, Houston, and Chicago. They took many delightful trips the world over. Home and family were the most important things in her life. Her degrees enhanced her talents for a life of home-making, hospitality, and caring for children. Sue was an active church and community volunteer everywhere she lived. Sue and Bill returned to her childhood home in Mt. Brook after retirement where she continued her membership at IPC, and was involved in several community organizations. Sue was passionate about her grandchildren, Auburn football, Golden Retrievers, entertaining, and the tranquility of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, where she would spend hours walking and soaking in its peaceful views. She was an accomplished and gifted seamstress, crafter, needle worker, knitter, gardener, hostess, and cook. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, William A. Pogue; son, Rev. Dean Pogue (Tricia); daughter Susan McNamara, and grandchildren, Keith McNamara and Claire McNamara. The burial will be private. There will be a memorial service at Independent Presbyterian Church on Friday, December 16 at 12:00 Noon, with visitation before the service at 11;00 AM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Children's Fresh Air Farm, C\O Independent Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, (http://www.ipc-usa.org) and Foothills Golden Retriever Rescue, P.O. Box 9077, Greenville, SC 29604 (http://www.fhgrr.com) -