Margie B. Lea

Margie Elizabeth Lea (nee Bryant), age 94, died 11 March 2025, after a short illness, at her home in Metairie, LA. Margie was the widow of Norman Wallace Lea. They were married at First Baptist Church in New Orleans on 10 January 1953, until his death in August 1999. She is survived by her children Glenn, Daniel and Melissa. Her sons-in-law Dennis and Daniel as well as daughter-in-law Maire.

Margie adored her grandchildren, Jennifer, Ben and Josh, her great grandchildren Felicity and Orion added to her enjoyment. Her only sibling, Betty, and nephew Brian, who live in Texas, enriched her life. She is also survived by nieces Belinda Walters and Rhonda Cresswell and nephew James (Jimmy) Lea.

Margie was born in Picayune, MS, 27 September 1930, grew up in McComb, MS, but spent most of her adult life in New Orleans where she joined First Baptist Church before 1950. She was dedicated to FBCNO for the rest of her life. She worked for the Jefferson Parish School Board as well as being an accomplished Real Estate agent. Margie enjoyed fishing, bowling and the company of her friends for Bible study and engaging conversation. She had a wonderful sense of humor. Dad told jokes, but Mom was funny too.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Doctors Without Borders and/or New Orleans Mission.

Funeral services will be held on March 29 at 11AM at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home & Cemeteries, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. A visitation will be from 9AM until the service begins. Interment will follow in Lake Lawn Park. To view the service live streamed, please visit https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/c25036156375162