Suzanne “Sue” Marie Gregory
Suzanne Marie Gregory, age 50 passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2023, at INOVA Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria Virginia following a brief illness. She was born August 7, 1972, in Marquette, Michigan, to Carol (Potvin) Poole and Paul Poole. She was a 1990 graduate of Marquette Senior High School. She married Rod Gregory on April 3, 1995, in Marquette MI. She worked as the School Bus Coordinator on Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, showing a remarkable ability of coordination and compassion in dealing with issues. Sue truly lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures, chatting with friends and family, wine, and spending time with her nephews and nieces. Sue had an uncanny ability to reach people especially her “kids” in a deep and positive way. Prior to her job as a School Bus Coordinator, she began her work with “kids” as a School-Age Program Counselor, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling. Many children would be profoundly affected by her strong heart, stern discipline and loving engagement. She was often visited by children who had moved or graduated from the program to simply express their gratitude for her presence in their lives.
She is survived by her husband, Rod; nephew Lee Poole who she was a second mother to; mother Carol Poole, mother-in-law Valery Gregory, sister Sheri (Eric) Kromberg nephew Adam Poole, great niece Savannah (Dan) Poole-Soulliere, sister Kathy (Jerry) Cox, great niece Peyton Scott, sister Linda Poole, sister Tammy (Donald) Baumdraher, nieces Devan Baumdraher & Jessa Baumdraher and sister Tracey (Rob) Pederson, niece Kayla (Dave) O’Donnell, great nephew Jack and second great nephew next month, nephew Cody (Zoe) Nordquist; and Special family Friend Bob (Smitty) Smith and many cousins and furry friends who will miss her dearly. As we get through this, we will remember one of Sue’s favorite quotes: Challenge creates change.
The effect that she had on children wasn’t just limited to her professional career. Often referred to as “Mama Sue” by the children of friends. Although she isn’t survived by any biological children, there are many “adoptive” children that she loved as her own.
Service will be Wednesday February 22, 7:00 PM at Demaine Funeral Home, 5308 Backlick Road Springfield, Virginia the family will greet friends at 6:00 PM. A Facebook live link can be found on the website. A second Memorial Service will also be held in Marquette, MI later this summer the family will notify when it is scheduled. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Diabetes Association in Sue’s honor.
We thank GOD for sharing such a strong and beautiful heart that was Sue Gregory.
