Nita Hogue

Nita Hogue, 58, of Pampa, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Carter Pirtle, pastor of First Baptist Church of Skellytown, officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.

Nita was born on August 12, 1967 in Whittier, California. She went to Pampa High School and later went on to obtain her insurance and realtor license. At the early age of 13, Nita began working at the Coney Island Cafe. She worked there on and off for over 25 years. Nita worked at Payless Shoes for many years as the manager. While she was there, she purchased and provided shoes for many kids that could not afford them. Nita also worked at 1st Convenience Bank and later Bank of America. In between banks, she worked in the insurance industry for Paul Clay for several years. Nita had a love for helping people, that is when she decided to become a realtor. She enjoyed helping people find that perfect home. For the past 10 years, she has worked with Linda Laycock at Panhandle Plains Realty. In 2023, she was named the top selling agent in Pampa.

Nita enjoyed volunteering at Meredith Place, ringing the bells with Salvation Army, and buying presents for families off the Angel Tree. She loved to buy gifts for others, always looking to bring joy and happiness to others. Nita always took pride in her appearance, she felt it was important to look nice, no matter where they were going. Nita was “boujee” and loved to go shopping for not only herself, but for the entire family and anyone in need to ensure everyone had nice things.

Nita loved her family fiercely. She would do anything to make it possible for her family to all to be together and to be taken care of. Nita was a hard worker at whatever she did, she was strong in her beliefs. Showing kindness and being honest are traits she carried. It was not uncommon for her to help a complete stranger who was struggling. Her sense of humor and laughter will never be forgotten, as you could always see a smile on her face.

On February 23, 2007, she married Kyle Hogue in Panhandle. Together they have created a wonderful life and made many memories. Nita loved to decorate their home, especially during Christmas time. The outside of their house was covered in lights and yard decorations.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ronald Ellis, Sr.; and her dad, Randy McClelland.

Survivors include husband, Kyle Hogue of the home; children, Heather Kidd and husband Kevin of Pampa, Nicholas Day and fiancée Tia of Amarillo, and Meganne Salazar and husband Sergio of Pampa; mother, Vickie McClelland of Pampa; she was known as “nana” and “grandma” to her grandchildren, Trystan Kidd, Kendell Kidd, Leigha Day, Claire Day, Greyson Salazar, Sebastian Day, and baby girl Salazar on the way; brother, Randy Lee Ellis, Jr. and wife Tami of Pampa; two sisters, Dawn Ellis of Skellytown and Deborah Ellis of Pampa.

Memorials can be sent to American Breast Cancer Foundation, 10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 300, Columbia, MD 21044 or PAWS, Pampa Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), P.O. Box 2095, Pampa, TX 79066.

The family would like to thank Interim Hospice and Pampa Nursing Center for their love and care of Nita during her sickness.