

She was born October 27, 1949 in Houston, TX to Joseph Anthony Cassaro and Mary Nancy Cassaro. In 1975 she married James David Cameron, the father of her two children. In 2001 she met her partner, Oscar "Carl" Gerone in New Orleans, LA.
She is survived by her partner, Carl, her children, Evan Gaither Cameron and Maren Rebecca Cameron, and her granddaughter, Adelyn Marie Cameron, who all brought great joy to her life.
Marie received her Bachelor of Arts in Education at The University of Houston. She taught elementary school in Atlanta, GA and later established her teaching career in St. Charles Parish, which she dedicated her talents to for over two decades. In 2004, Marie was recognized as teacher of the year at New Sarpy Elementary.
Marie was passionate about live music, Italian food and culture, spending time with family and friends, and the iconic culture of New Orleans. She was also active in the local St. Charles Parish Women’s Group.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Metairie, LA. Visitation will be held from 11AM – 1 PM with a service to begin at 1PM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
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