Rev. Julia Halstead
October 20, 1954 - April 08, 2018
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Rev. Julia Halstead
October 20, 1954 - April 08, 2018
Obituary
Rev. Julia ann halstead, 63, of beckley, wv passed away at camc general hospital, charleston, wv on sunday, april 8, 2018.
Julia “julie” was an ordained elder of the united methodist church. She served as a member of the west virginia conference and previously the north texas conference. Most recently, she served as the lead pastor of raleigh shared ministries.
Julie was born in dayton, oh and moved several places in her youth while her father served in the military. Her most memorable stops were germany and virginia.
A lifelong learner, julia graduated with a b.A.In journalism from west virginia university and received her master’s in divinity from perkins school of theology at southern methodist university. After college, she moved in texas, where she began a family, continued her passion for social justice, and was called to ministry. She lived in texas for the next 30 years, a brief stint in nashville, tennessee, until she moved to west virginia. Julie considered her ministry a central and pivotal theme in her life, conveying love and acceptance for all she impacted.
She was preceded in death by her father, lee roy hay; brother, michael lee hay; and son, christopher allen halstead.
She is survived by her mother, norma hay of wurtland, ky; sons, daniel (leah) halstead of sulphur springs, tx and benjamin (amity) halstead of benbrook, tx; daughter, erin (chad) kingsbury of round rock, tx; brother, steven (sue) hay of fresno, ca; grandchildren, carson, charlotte and ivy halstead and miles kingsbury; several nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, bella.
Memorial service will be 12 noon, thursday, april 12, 2018 at christ church united methodist church, charleston, wv with rev. Dr. Joseph kenaston officiating. A reception will follow the service at the church.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made in her honor to: heifer project international, 1 world avenue, little rock, ar 72202.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.Barlowbonsall.Com .
Barlow bonsall funeral home, charleston has been entrusted with the arrangements.
11 responses to Rev. Julia Halstead
The Entire Huffaker, Berry, And Bigham Families. says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Lubbock And Nashville Alabama
We Are Praying For God To Wrap His Loving Arms Around You At This Time.
Julie Was A Precious Friend Of Our.Family. What Joy She Brought To All Of Our Livers.
She Spent Her Days Serving God And Spending His Love In Her Own Special Way. What A Legacy She Left Us All.
Love,
Linda Huffaker
Rick, Christy, Madison. And Grady Bigham
Russ, Tiffany, And Ridley Berry
Mary Milligan says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Sulphur Springs Texas
Julie Was A Kind And Beautiful Person. My Sympathy And Prayers Go To Her Family.
Tom Green says:
August 10, 2021
Location: Sulphur Springs Texas
We All Have So Much To Be Thankful For That Julie Came Into Our Lives. Her Grandchildren Will Hear
Wonderful Stories Of This Fabulous Woman And Her Dedication To Love And Justice Julie Made Everyone She Met Better.
Jana Prochaska says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Former Church Member
Location: Sulphur Springs Texas
So Sorry To Learn Of Julie’S Passing. I Really Enjoyed The Time She Was At First Methodist In Sulphur Springs. I Still Have A T-Shirt She Gave Me When She Went To The Czech Republic With My Husband’S Family Crest On It-I Love It! You Are All In My Thoughts And Prayers.
Rev. Paul Mckay says:
August 10, 2021
Relationship: Friend
Location: Texas
My Heart Is Broken And I Will Miss My Beloved Friend And Soul Mate. Rest In Perfect Rest, Perfect Peace, Julie.