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Austyn Halter Obituary

2013 - 2017 1/20/13 ~ 8/4/17 Our miracle girl, Austyn Louise Halter, age 4, died in the loving arms of her parents at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, TN on Friday August 4, 2017 at 9:16pm. After a courageous two year battle with a rare form of leukemia, she passed gently into the arms of Jesus, surrounded by family. Austyn, born January 20, 2013, is the daughter of Joshua and Sarah Halter. She was the answer to their prayers. She enjoyed spending time with her family, singing, dancing, painting, shopping, Starbucks coffee, watching movies, and dressing up as her favorite princess or superhero. She was a "Mommy" to many dolls, and loved to pretend that she was a nurse. She even said that's what she wanted to be when she grew up. During her short time on earth, she touched thousands of hearts with her unwavering strength, bravery, and her contagious smile. Austyn loved to love, and was loved by all. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her parents Joshua and Sarah Halter; her grandparents Michael and Jennifer Olson, Harold Halter, and Robert and Johanna Taggart; great grandparents Ed Roddy and Helen Olson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held at Clayton-Thompson Funeral Home in Groves, TX, on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 3p.m.until 9p.m; with a Memorial Service from 7p.m. - 8p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday August 10, 2017 at 12 p.m. at St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica in Beaumont, TX. Burial will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches, TX immediately following the funeral mass, under the direction of Clayton Thompson Funeral Home. Please join Sarah, Josh, and family for a gathering at Beau Reve in Port Arthur, TX after funeral and burial services. Memorials may be sent in Austyn's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation, or a foundation of your choice supporting childhood cancer and cancer research. Sarah and Josh would like to thank the doctors and staff at Texas Children's Hospital and at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for their incredible care provided to Austyn and the entire family. The family appreciates all prayers and concerns extended during this difficult time. #AustynStrong #ForeverFour.

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Published by Beaumont Enterprise on Aug. 8, 2017.

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Samantha Jorgensen

August 10, 2017

Praying for your family!

August 10, 2017

Our Sweet Sweet Amazing Austyn! I have had the Most incredible Gift to have this Angel befriend me and let me love her as well as her love me back! There will Forever be a piece of my heart with her and her Incredible Family! She taught me more about well Everything that is important in life and love, Although she loved to dress like a Princess she was the Strongest Warrior I have ever known! My Husband and I send all the love in our hearts to Sara and Josh! #AustynStrong Forever Four the purest Angel on Earth and now in Heaven! We have to keep fighting this beast called cancer in the words of Danny Thomas No Child Should Die in the Dawn of Life! Kat Randall

Barbara Miller

August 10, 2017

Austyn touched so many lives..praying for you as you go into the days and weeks ahead..

David and Jessica Diamond

August 10, 2017

In times such as these it becomes beyond difficult to hold onto our faith!!! I pray that yall's faith never be shattered. I pray that ya'll find enormous amounts of strength as y'all journey on throughout the days. I pray that your hearts heal from the pain. Austyn touched my families hearts!! We will forever be grateful for her life! Our family in LA will forever be #Austynstrong

Larrie Welch Elms

August 10, 2017

There are no words to ease your pain, I just want you to know that as parents you did everything humanly possible, the doctors nurses, & staff did all they could do, the best thing you did was put her in God's hands & he saw the miracle girl she was, she transformed so many lives, now she is free to be with him and to be the angel she always was. May God wrap his loving arms around you & give you peace, but Austyn lives on in every ray of sunshine, every smile of everyone she touched and in you as you go on & spread her message of love & never give up faith, love & strength.

Lori Anderson

August 10, 2017

May the Perpetual Light shine upon the beautiful soul of Austyn. Her body is made new with no pain or suffering. May you soon feel God Peace wrapped around you both through the prayers of family and friends.

Janise LeBouef

August 9, 2017

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Gaylon Blythe

August 9, 2017

No words can express the sorrow I feel for your loss. I can only bow my head and pray to the Lord to give you the strength needed to walk through your pain. Austyn was indeed a miracle and she will remain such. Her journey has taught so many the definition of what courage and strength is... beautiful little teacher of faith. She left behind a great legacy for everyone who knew her and those that followed her journey. Condolences to you all.

Julie Keller

August 9, 2017

My heart and prayers are with you. Austyn touched my soul. Sincere condolences.

Rosalie Liles

August 9, 2017

I am a friend of "NeNe" or Aunt Bernice. We prayed and suffered your set backs and shouted with joy at the good times.Now we also presume to grieve with you. I pray the strong faith you have continually shown will carry you through the hard times and guide you to the joys of memories. I have two of my angels in heaven but still each of us grieves in our own personal way. May my Lord lay his hands upon the both of you.

August 9, 2017

I'm praying for your family during this time. Austyn was such a beautiful girl that touched so many lives and what a sweet blessing she and your family have been to me even though I have never met any of you personally. I pray for God's mercy and strength to be poured out over you and your family.

A St. Jude Supporter

August 8, 2017

I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to love and comfort you at this time of immense grief. God is close to the broken-hearted.

Connie Richard

August 8, 2017

Praying for Austyn's family.

Angel Brandt

August 8, 2017

My heart was so taken by your sweet girl. My family and I pray for peace in your hearts and comfort in these hardest of days, weeks, months and years. Her love and light connected thousands of hearts, a true miracle. #AustynStrong

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