Margaretta Tolton Pickert

Our beautiful and loving mother passed away on February 10, 2026 at the age of 97 at Inspired Living in Kenner, Louisiana. She is survived by her daughter and four sons: Keenan Romig (Stephen) of Metairie, LA, David Pickert (Pamela) of San Antonio, TX, Stephen Pickert (Valerie) of Orlando, FL, John Pickert (Rhonda) of Cleveland, TN, and Alan Pickert (Linda) of Jacksonville, FL. Her legacy includes 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Margaret Tolton; her brother, William “Jere” Tolton, Jr.; and her husband of 65 years, Aloysius Joseph Pickert, Jr. who died in 2016.

Margaretta was a native of Pensacola, FL and deeply missed her Pensacola ties despite having lived in the New Orleans area since November 2015 to be close to her daughter, Keenan. She was a supportive Navy wife throughout Al’s career, and happy to spend retirement in her home town following his last tour of duty in 1976. Margaretta loved children and was a super grandmother, playing games and holding pretend tea parties whenever they were able to visit. She worked part-time as a kindergarten aide at St. Paul’s Catholic School and was an avid bridge player, an activity she continued to enjoy for some time after her move to New Orleans.

Family and friends are invited to attend her funeral services at St. Catherine of Siena Church in Metairie, on Thursday, February 19, 2026. Visitation will start at 11:00 a.m. followed by Mass at noon. Margaretta will be laid to rest with her husband in Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola on Friday, February 20, 2026.

The family would like to thank Mom’s caregivers who have been devoted to Mom and our family: Deborah Moore, Marlo Lavine, and Hope Valladares. Your love and concern have been invaluable and we are truly grateful.