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Marilee Bisswanger Horton

Marilee Bisswanger Horton, 88, of St. Charles passed away September 1, 2017. She was born May 18, 1929 in Ethel to Joe and Vera Lois Bisswanger. She began her teaching career at the age of 17 in 1946. She was a member of St. Charles Baptist Church and was an adult Sunday School teacher. She also attended Strong Women. Marilee was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Herbert Horton. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Sherry Allen (Ronny) of Gillett, Phil Horton (Susan) of St. Charles, and Don Horton (Shanna) of Fayetteville; eight grandchildren, Doug Allen (Millie), Laura Soileau (Jared), Chris Allen, Drew Horton, Lindsey Spears (Jacob), and Ethan, Emma, and Ellie Horton; and three great-grandchildren, Gage Currie, Levi Soileau, and Sutton Spears. Funeral services will be 3 p.m. September 3 at St. Charles Baptist with visitation beginning one hour before. Burial will follow in Cecdarcrest Memorial Gardens by Essex Funeral Home. www.essexfuneralhome.com

Published September 2, 2017

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