CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Carmen Louise Robertson, 92, of Cape Girardeau died Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Chateau Girardeau.
Mrs. Robertson was born July 5, 1930, in Marble Hill, Missouri, to Ora T. and Beulah (Baker) Tallent.
She and Hal F. Robertson were married in September 1950. He preceded her in death in 2003.
Mrs. Robertson received a bachelor’s degree from Southeast Missouri State University.
She taught Freshman/Sophomore English and History for the Dexter and Sikeston Public Schools. She was a member of the Sikeston Library Board, a Candy Striper for Missouri Delta Community Hospital, and a Brownie Scout Leader. She was a member of the Kingshighway Chapter of the Sikeston DAR, the Sikeston Jaycee Wives and PEO.
Mrs. Robertson loved hosting gatherings for family and friends, reading, and cooking. She also took great joy in birds, butterflies, and the flowers that attracted them. After moving from Sikeston in 2003, she led a small group of women who established the Certified Butterfly Garden in Chateau Girardeau’s assisted living courtyard.
She spent extended time over 30 years enjoying the people and culture of San Miguel de Allende (Mexico), as a part-time resident.
Survivors include one daughter, Tory Robertson-Susac (Ted); four brothers, Carson Tallent (Anne), Jeff Tallent, Hamlin Tallent (Monika), Steve Tallent (Phyllis); one sister, Jennie Boyes (Ken); and special nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepmother Fern Tallent, and her brother Grayson Tallent.
The family thanks the many caring people who assisted / supported Mrs. Robertson during recent years, especially Jessi.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Ford & Sons Funeral Home-Mount Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be sent:
to SEMO, College of Health, Education and Human Studies; One University Plaza, MS 7300; Cape Girardeau, MO 63701 or
to Sikeston Public Library; 121 East North Street; Sikeston, MO 63801 or
to Hugaroo Inc.
or to a charity or scholarship fund of the donor’s choice.