Effie M. Halbrook

June 10, 1943 - October 21, 2014

Effie M. “Sue” Halbrook, 71, of Smithfield, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2014 in the Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. Born in Uniontown on June 18, 1943, she was a daughter of the late Loran and Jennie (Moats) Smith. A certified nursing assistant, she was retired from Cherry Tree Nursing Home in Uniontown. She was a dedicated servant to her church, the Solid Rock Ministries in Uniontown, and devoted to her beloved children and grandchildren, who were all the world to her. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Halbrook; five children and their spouses, Skipp and Wilma Groover of Point Marion, Kim and Allan Stewart of Lake Lynn, Sonya and Bill Pruitt of Smithfield, Sandi Bob Casper of Grays Landing, and Deborah and Cigi Heath of Masontown; nine grandchildren and one great-grandson; three brothers Bruce, Sonny, and Jack Smith; and three sisters, Peggy Fordyce, Norma Myers, and Linda Smith. Deceased are two sons, Duane in infancy, and Jeff Groover in 2005; a brother Fred Smith; and two sisters, Betty Atkinson and Wanda Donaldson. Honoring the wishes of the deceased there was no public viewing. Friends are invited to join her family for a Memorial Service on Saturday at 1:00 PM in the Solid Rock Ministries Church, Uniontown, with Rev. Buzz Hall officiating. Arrangements are in the care of the Richard R. Herod Funeral Home, Point Marion. It is request that memorials be offered to the Solid Rock Ministries, 34 Millview Street, Uniontown, PA 15401.