MINNIE KATHRYN (Pennington) “Kathy” HOGUE
On Thursday, November 24, 2022, Minnie Kathryn Hogue of Garden City passed away peacefully in her home. Kathy was born April 5, 1959 in St. Charles, MO to James Harold and Mary Ann (Ames) Pennington.
Kathy grew up in the St. Louis area and graduated from Francis Howell High in 1976 and from the University of Missouri in 1979 with her masters in Mass Communications. She moved to the Kansas City area and worked for Christenson, Barclay, and Shaw, VML, and ended her career at WalMart. A true believer, she attended Life Church in Harrisonville, MO. Kathy loved watching the Chiefs and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, attending games as often as possible. She loved reading, never turned down the opportunity to spend time with beloved friends, and lived life to the fullest. She was always up for an adventure.
Michael Elmer Hogue and Kathy were united in marriage October 19, 2002. He preceded her in death in 2020. She was also preceded in death by her parents James and Mary Ann Pennington, brother James R. Pennington, husband Ed Smith. She is survived by two nieces, Lauren and Emily Pennington, stepchildren Theresa, Graham, and Kristi, and many close friends and family.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Wallace Funeral Home in Pleasant Hill, MO. Funeral service will immediately follow at 12:00 Noon, at the funeral home, with Pastor Lawrence Wilson officiating. Interment will be private.
Memorial donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made in Kathy’s name to ProMedica Hospice, 601 W. Nursery St., Butler, MO 64730.
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A precious lady and so giving. So thankful I got to meet her.
Kathy and I were in Rainbow Girls together, and we had some very memorable moments together. Most notable was our 52 hour bus trip to Grand Assembly in North Dakota.,She had a great sense of humor, and I know she will be missed by all of us. Sincere condolences to her family.
My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one.
My condolences to Kathy’s family, she will be greatly missed. I met Kathy through the St. Louis Cardinals website many years ago, and we became good friends. A group of us met for a Cardinals series in Arlington Texas a few years back and had a grand time! Hanging out with Kathy was the highlight of the trip! Her wit and wisdom were unsurpassed. I am deeply saddened to hear of her recent passing.
Kathy was a wonderful lady! she was a member of our cardinals’ nation fan flub and was always an avid fan. I was lucky enough to meet her in Texas with the rest of the group and enjoyed talking with her about her family and friends. She was a straight shooter and she will be missed !
Kathy was a genuine person…I too am a member of “Cardinals Nation” and that is how we met. She was wise, witty and always told it like it is….My deepest condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
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