Imagene Joyce Halbert
Jean Halbert of Belgrade, Missouri was born on May 18, 1931 in Belgrade, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Norman Jinkerson and Susie (Jenkins) Anderson. Jean departed this life on April 6, 2006 at the Washington County Memorial Hospital having reached the age of seventy-four years, ten months, and nineteen days.
Jean was united in marriage to Noel Halbert on April 5, 1947 in Potosi, Missouri and to this union, four children were born.
Jean is survived by her loving husband Noel Halbert of Belgrade, Missouri; daughter, Carolyn Sue Weeks and husband Joe of Belgrade, Missouri; two sons, Michael Halbert of Fenton, Missouri, Rick Halbert of Mineral Point, Missouri; six grandchildren: Craig Weeks and wife Natalie, Tami McClain and husband Brent, Chris Halbert and wife Karen, Gavin Halbert, Casey Halbert, and Kayla Halbert; seven great grandchildren: Dakota, Kaitlin Nicole, Katelyn Noel, Trent, Lindsay, Logan, and Jera; two step great grandchildren, Boone, and Lane; special friend, Ivan Wilmoth of Farmington, Missouri; and special aunt, Ethel Nipper. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by one daughter, Donna Halbert and her half-sister, Ferne Thomlison.
Jean loved her family and all the time she got to spend with them, especially her grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed the many gifts of Mother Nature, spending time; fishing, hunting, searching for mushrooms, and gardening. She also enjoyed attending the Belgrade First Church of God, and singing gospel songs. She loved to cook all types of different recipes, especially her famous desserts. Jean enjoyed the extensive traveling she was able to do with her husband, Noel, the rest of her family and her many friends. Collecting angels also brought her great enjoyment. Jean was a very kind and loving woman who will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
Visitation was held Saturday, April 8, 2006 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Sunday, April 9, 2006 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Moore Funeral Home, Potosi, Missouri.
Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 9, 2006 at 1:00 PM at the Moore Memorial Chapel with Pastor Myron Laramore and Pastor David Welker officiating. Serving as Pallbearers were Craig Weeks, Chris Halbert, Gavin Halbert, Roger Dudley, Billy Johnston and Larry Nipper. Honorary Pallbearers were Jim Nipper, Mitch Tedder and Don Gilliam. Music for the Services were provided by her cousins, Miriam, Shirley, Phyllis and fellow church singing friend Corky Davis and also Don and June Dickerson.
Final Prayers and Burial was in the Jenkins Cemetery, Belgrade, Missouri.
Services were Entrusted to the Care and Direction of the Moore Funeral Homes, 105 Clark Street, Potosi, Missouri.