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Josephine Halbert Obituary

Josephine "Josie" Halbert, age 71, of Slidell, LA, passed away on September 28, 2025, at Slidell Memorial Hospital. Josie is survived by her husband, Gail Allen Halbert; their son, Haze Michael Halbert; and her brother, Clifford Joseph Evans. She is proceeded in death by her parents, Clifford Edward and Olivia Evans, and her half-brothers, Jim Evans and Bobby Battle. Josie was an avid animal lover. She loved her cats, her chickens, and any other animal that would come into the yard, except for the raccoons. Josie loved her garden and all of her flowering plants. Josie had a real talent for writing poems. There are many books filled with poems she had written. She loved the lord and her church, Glory Church Assembly of God. Josie had a great love of her family as well as her church family. She will be missed deeply, but we know she's in the presence of her savior Jesus Christ. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Funeral Service at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd. West (IN FOREST LAWN CEMETERY), Slidell, LA on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow in FOREST LAWN CEMETERY. Visitation at the funeral home on Monday after 12:00 P.M. until funeral time. Arrangements by Honaker Funeral Home, Inc., Slidell, LA.

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Published by AN17 from Oct. 1 to Oct. 2, 2025.

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Roxanna Becknel

October 6, 2025

Sorry for your loss of your loved one. Wished I could have been there like you were for me at the loss of my Dad . Never will forget you and what you’ve done for my family. Hold onto to God and pray daily . Remember your good times.
Love Pastor Roxanna Becknel / family plus A Time to Harvest Ministries in Slidell (church family ).

Shirley Nicosia Erato

October 4, 2025

Gail, I am so sorry to learn of your loss. Although it’s been many years since we’ve seen each other, I have fond memories of Josie and you. You and your family are in my prayers.

Sandra Chatelain

October 3, 2025

My deepest condolences and Prayers for the family. She will be missed. I love serving with Josie on the Aglow board for many years. We had great memories on all our retreats. Rest in the arms of our Lord Jesus.

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Honaker Funeral Home

1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70460

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Honaker Funeral Home

1751 Gause Blvd. West, Slidell, LA 70460

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1751 Gause Boulevard W P.O. Box 6087, Slidell, LA 70460

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