In Loving Memory
Austyn Louise Halter
1/20/2013 — 8/3/2017
Clayton-Thompson
A Life Remembered
Obituary
Austyn Louise Halter January 20, 2013 - August 4, 2017
Austyn Louise Halter
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.
Messages of Love
From family and friends
Michelle Mcgarrett
August 14, 2017
My deepest heartfelt condolences to Sarah, Josh & Family I know there are no words that can bring you comfort at this time. I'm truly sorry for your loss. Just know that she's not alone my 14 year old nephew Nathan passed 8/1 I think Austyn knew him at TCH with Leroy.. I know he took her hand and they are flying high. Thank you for sharing your beautiful angel with the world she was a true warrior with a beautiful smile..may she rest in peace and fly high foreverfour (sorry i never had the chance to know her)
Kristina Estrello
August 10, 2017
Thank you for sharing Austyn's miracle with the world. Your earth angel is now your heavenly guardian angel. Continued prayers of peace and comfort for your family.
Sherri Jones
August 10, 2017
Keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers... Clara Jones & Sherri Jones
Ellen Hebert
August 10, 2017
Thank you for sharing your sweet angel with us, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Janet Kizziah
August 10, 2017
My deepest, heartfelt sympathy for Austyn's family. Praying for comfort from God above . All my love.
James Butler
August 9, 2017
Josh and Sarah you both are in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry for the loss of your child. God send down your comforter over next day to years. Give the family the peace they need. austynstrong
Mike And Jennifer Barrera
August 9, 2017
We are truly sorry for your loss and will continue to lift you up in our prayers. We wish you peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time. Much love to you and your families.
Cheyanne Maddox
August 9, 2017
Sending my love and my deepest sympathy I am truly sorry yall have been through so much, I wish so much I could take it all away, I love yall more than words
Lori, Jimmy, Colin & Kinsley Duvall
August 9, 2017
Our family is thinking of you Sarah & Josh! We have prayed & cried so much for your family & we continue to send love & prayers for your family, from ours. Our hearts continue to ache for you both. We are absolutely devastated by the loss of beautiful Ausytn! She will be remembered as the sweetest, silly, brave, angelic blessing! We have felt so privileged to have known her. -Love to you both, The Duvall Family (Lori, Jimmy, Colin & Kinsley)
Angela Avery
August 9, 2017
Words cant express how sorry I am to see all of you lose your beautiful angel. Prayers and strength be with you. ((((( Hugs )))) what AMAZING parents youve been ..
Joann Harmon
August 8, 2017
I do not have any words right now to express how sorry I am for the loss of your sweet, precious Austyn. You are experiencing a level of hurt and pain that most people can not even possibly imagine. There is absolutely nothing I can say or do that will take your pain away or even ease it, please know I am praying that God wraps your family tightly in his arms and that you lean on him and feel his presence everyday as he watches over you. Although I have never met your family, I Thank You for sharing the journey, your Austyn touched so many lives, in so many different encouraging ways, what a brave little girl she was, actually she was amazing. There is no footprint so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world. Austyn left a footprint that will be very hard to fill. My love, support, and prayers go out to you!
Carolinne Champion
August 8, 2017
Our Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy to your family during this most difficult time.Sending you prayers, for Comfort & Strength in the days,weeks months to come. My your Beautiful Princess Rest in the Lords Arms. TeamJasonChampionII will Always Remember AustynStrong
Krissy And Dana Melancon
August 8, 2017
Our hearts and prayers go out to you more than you'll ever know. May your precious baby girl run, play, sing and dance on those streets of Gold. Free of pain, free of worry, free from fear...Until you meet her there and share in all of the glory. We are praying for God to speak to your hearts comfort, and for peace to surround you. Much love, Krissy and Dana Melancon
Holley Cahal
August 8, 2017
Thank you for sharing Austyn's journey with us. She touched so many she never met, including me. The bravery she showed every single day was truly an inspiration. I just know she is rejoicing with our savior and will always be your angel. Prayers always and forever Austyn strong
Vickie & Steve Hubert
August 8, 2017
Prayers for your entire family. Rip sweet little angel....you were a precious, young warrior and gave it your all now it's time for you to rest.
Kay & David Peltier
August 8, 2017
Rest, forever four in Jesus's arms sweet angel. Josh & Sarah, know that you are loved. God Bless you both. Prayers of comfort to you both and your family.
Louanne H Stanford
August 8, 2017
Sarah and Josh, My heart hurts for both of you. I pray you will find comfort from God and look to Him to find peace. I'm going to post an article that 'Carrow McClendon recently wrote, she is a friend of mine. You and I have some mutual friends too. I wish there.was something I could do to take away your pain and heartache. Austyn is a beautiful child. I love the black and white picture of her in the white dress sitting on the hospital bed. Wow! Stunning! I was wanting to come visit you guys but uncertain since you didn't know me. I recently was in Memphis and now I have regrets for not coming by to see Austyn. You guys are in my prayers. If I can do anything to help, I will do what I can. Please don't hesitate to ask. Much love and many prayers. Love, LouAnne Stanford
Stacey Romero
August 8, 2017
May God wrap his loving arms around you during this time. I know you will see your precious angel again one fine day. Thank you for sharing her journey, your journey, with all of us.
Ronica Froese
August 8, 2017
Even though we never met dear sweet Austyn she touched our hearts with her strength and faith in such a battle. We were honored to provide any joy from my Charlie-Miniature Therapy Horse in her hospital stays. We are praying and all of Charlie's friends are praying in this very difficult time. God Bless
Lisa Trevino
August 8, 2017
Sarah and Josh, your faith in Christ has taught so many of us to never loose faith in HIM. I have no words to say that haven't been said already. I just know that her smile, her laugh and her bubbly personality I saw almost everyday at St. Paul's...will remain always in my mind of your sweet Austyn. She was and still is rays of sunshine! Austyn was truly an angel on earth. We continue to pray for you both. All our love, Dustin, Lisa Tide and Finley Trevino
Lucy Schaller
August 8, 2017
May our little miracle girl fly high dancing around in heaven. Sarah and Josh and family you will always be in my prayers.
Michelle Young
August 8, 2017
Sweet little Austyn I never met you in person, but through your mommy, I followed you and prayed every single day, I'm so sorry you are no longer here on earth, you touched so many lives. You are the bravest, most strongest little girl. Josh, Sarah-I pray the lord will wrap his arms and guide you through these difficult days, weeks ahead. That you will find comfort and peace.
Jennifer Bertrand
August 7, 2017
I do not know any of you personally but,you have all touched my heart. The bravery as parents to the heart of Austyn, I prayed for you all. May the Lord continue to guide your steps in faith. Your family is loved by so many. I know one day I will be able to give Austyn a hug! Austynstrong
Christy Austin
August 7, 2017
I never knew you or your family. But together with my family we prayed, prayed for a cure, prayed for peace and comfort. You will forever live on in our hearts. You are now in the arms of Jesus and will forever be pain free. God Bless you and your family. Thank you Sarah and Josh for sharing you story with us and Austyn. She will forever be, our HERO. God Bless.
Justin
August 7, 2017
This little girl is an angel. Her zest about life and her unconditional love has shown me how I should live. God bless your sweet loving soul little one. Thank you and your parents for letting me join your online journey. Rest in the arms of Jesus.
Diana Lindsay
August 7, 2017
Joshua and Sarah, We have never met but I just wanted to express my deepest sorrow for the loss of your precious little girl. She is out of pain now and in the arms of our Lord. Even though her time on earth was short it is well known how many hearts she touched. The days ahead will be hard but your faith has gotten you through these difficult times and I know God will get you through the rest. You just have to lean on Him and He will do the rest. May God bless all of you. Diana Lindsay
Vince C.
August 7, 2017
What a amazing little girl Austyn was. I am glad I got to be a small part of her life. We love you Austyn, Averi misses you and talks to you everyday. Sarah and Josh, we love y'all, thank you for allowing us to be apart of your life's. AustynStrong ForeverFour
Keitha
August 7, 2017
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter! Although we did not know her personally, Austyn's strength, kindness, courage and love deeply touched our hearts as I'm sure it did so many others! Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! May God bless and keep you always! Fly high little angel!
Megan
August 7, 2017
So sorry for the loss. Prayers for this beautiful little soul's friends and family. Rest in absolute heavenly peace <3
Jamie Schexnaider
August 7, 2017
Sarah and Josh, I am so very sorry for your loss. She truly was an angel on earth. My continued prayers for your comfort and peace for you and the family.
Brittney
August 7, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May Jesus wrap his arms around your entire family during this difficult time. Just know she will always be your angel.
Debi Peck
August 7, 2017
Sweet Austyn may you rest peacefully in our Lords sweet arms and may your precious light shine forever! My prayers continue for your Mommy and Daddy, may they feel the love of God and the warm glow from you light. Fly high SWEET ANGEL!
Marian Burt
August 7, 2017
Thoughts and prayers for all the family. This sweet girl has touched so many lives here in Mid-County and beyond. Her amazing strength and precious smile throughout her illness has shown us all how to be better people, how not to fear and only trust in Our Lord. Austyn will sing and dance with the angels and we know she will watch over all each day. Much love and prayers to all the family. God be with you.
Tami Carlos
August 7, 2017
My heart goes out to you for the emptiness I know you are feeling and will always feel. Thank you for sharing her with us and God bless you for bearing your souls and struggles with us. You and Austyn had our prayers all along, and you have them now. She shines now in Heaven. RIP Sunshine
Sabrina Killingsworth
August 7, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful angel. God Bless you. I know your hearts are broken,but know we are praying for you.
Donna Allen
August 7, 2017
Your sweet Austyn touched my heart even though we never met. She took a piece of my heart to heaven with her. Praying for y'all to have peace, comfort, and strength for the days to come.
Ronald & Cheryl Engle
August 7, 2017
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Fly high baby girl, we'll miss seeing your beautiful smile. Austynstrong
Lisa
August 7, 2017
My sweet friend Sarah... there are no words I can say that will ease your pain, but I can pray that angels hug you and wipe your tears away... just know that I love you dearly and you have been an inspiration to many and Austyn taught thousands about strength and faith in God. I am still praying for you all and I am asking God to send his angels of comfort and peace to you and the entire family in the heartbreaking days ahead. I love you always Sarah.... and thank you for sharing sweet Austyn with so many people..she touched more lives in her short time here than most of us could ever reach in an entire lifetime.... she truly was an angel on earth....
Sandra Martin
August 7, 2017
I have prayed for you baby girl since your journey began.. You will forever be in my heart as for Mommy & Daddy.. Thank you Mom & Dad for sharing your baby girl with us all.. RIP
Ally
August 7, 2017
So sorry for the loss of your sweet baby girl, we will continue to send y'all prayers AustynStrong
April Cook
August 7, 2017
What a beautiful lesson this wonderful family has taught us all. God Bless.
Misty Abshire Pointe
August 7, 2017
So sorry about austyn.i never got to meet this little special girl of yours but i have been following her for sometime now. She touched my heart and took it to heaven with her. I pray to comfort you and josh and hopefully one day i will get to meet y'all.
Dina Fults
August 7, 2017
Prayers to the family. So sorry for your loss. I have been following Austyn for about a year now. For such a little person she could teach us all about strength, courage and bravery. She was such a beautiful person. I pray that you will find peace and strength to carry you all through this rough time. God bless you
Bonnie Collins
August 7, 2017
I'm praying so hard for all of you. My heart just hurts and I miss you guys so much. Please know that we are thinking of you all every second of every day. St. Jude mourns for your loss.
Sylvia Ramirez
August 6, 2017
I will always remember you Chiquita Bonita. Josh and Sarah know that she was in my heart. I have no other words. Sylvia and Alex Ramirez Josh and Sarah, my heart is broken. I prayed so hard for Chiquita Bonita. I had no idea the end was near. I will always have her in my heart! Sylvia Ramirez
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