Marijo Lee Talbert

Published 5:29 pm Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Marijo Lee Talbert of Bogalusa, LA, born on November 7, 1929, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at the age of 94. Marijo was an elementary school teacher for 30 years. She taught 5th grade at Northside Elementary School for many of those years. Marijo loved spending time with her family and was passionate about education. She was a longtime member of First Baptist Church.

Marijo is survived by her three children, C.J. Talbert (Lori), Susan Bennett (Blake), and George Talbert (Christina). Marijo had eleven grandchildren, Melissa Roden, Emily Leidner, Isabella Talbert, Sophie Mae Talbert, Christopher Bennett, Bonnie Bennett, Amy Lee, Annalynne Talbert, Ashlee Talbert, Victoria Talbert, and Gramm Talbert, and she also had nine great grandchildren, Garrett Roden, Ann Lowery Roden, Mary Foster Leidner, McLaine Leidner, Bennett Olivier, Carter Bennett, Chip Bennett, Adeline Lee, and Hayes Lee.

Marijo was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie J. Talbert; her parents, Sue and Joe Lee; and sister, Tommie Barrasso.

Marijo will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

A private service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice in our mother’s name.