Doris Halbert, age 76, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the James G. Johnston Memorial Nursing Home. Doris was pre-deceased by her parents, James and Rachel Shepard, her sisters Lenore Polers, Eveline Spraque and Marjorie Hotaling and her brothers, Gordon, Gerald and Loren Shepard. She is survived by her husband Jay, her three children Jerry Halbert, Vicky Halbert and Lonnie Schultz, two grandchildren; Jessica (Eric) Bowerman and DJ (Connie) Perry and one great-grandchild, Jordan Perry. She is also survived by her sisters Pearl Moore and Diana Carlon, her brother Jimmie Shepard and her brother-in-law James (Margaret) Halbert, and many nieces and nephews.

After spending her early years in South Otselic, NY raising her family, she moved to Tulare, CA in 1984 where she worked as a secretary for Coca-Cola Bottling Company. She returned to Johnson City in 2006 and resided at United Methodist Homes’ Hilltop Campus with her husband. Our sincere thanks to Drs. Struck and Yalamanchill and the caring staff at James G. Johnston for their professional and compassionate care.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at 11:00am in the auditorium of the United Methodist Homes’ Hilltop Campus, with Reverend Janet Abel officiating. Memorial contributions are requested in lieu of flowers to United Methodist Homes’ Hilltop Campus, 286 Deyo Hill Road, Johnson City, NY 13790. ? Arrangements are by the Barber Memorial Home, Inc., 428 Main Street, Johnson City.

Home: Johnson City , NY
Date of Death: March 21, 2009
Service Information: Services will be held Wednesday, March 25, 2009 in the auditorium of the United Methodist Homes’ Hilltop Campus
Time: 11:00am