Obituaries:  Katie Hebert, Sabine Parish       H-163
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Oct 25, 1995
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Katie Hebert

  A large number of friends and former classmates of 17 year old
Katie Scarlett Hebert, paid a final tribute to her life during
funeral services, Wednesday, Oct. 18, at Parkview Baptist Church
in Alexandria.

  Katie, who was a former student at Many High, moved with her
family to Deville in 1994, and was in her senior year at Buckeye
High School.

  A native of Alexandria, she quickly endeared herself to the
student body and BHS. She was a starter on the Lady Panthers
basketball team, and also played softball, and ran track. An
honor student, she was active in numerous clubs at BHS, where she
was well liked.

  Students at both Many High, and Buckeye remembered their friend
as an active, happy teen, who was always willing to help others.

  BHS seniors wore ribbon loops of green, her favorite color, on
their clothing, with her basketball number imprinted on a blue
circle. Under classmen also honored the teen with blue and gold
ribbon loops, school colors.

  It was a somber group that converged on the Parkview Baptist
Church, beginning before noon, Wednesday. Forty minutes before
service time, at 1 p.m., the sanctuary was full, and people were
directed upstairs to the balcony. Many had to stand for the
services, due to the overflow crowd.

  Flowers flanked the closed casket, which was adorned with a
floral arrangement, and her basketball and softball jerseys. A
large framed senior portrait was also placed in the alter area,
near her family, who were seated on the front row.

  Services began with the congregation singing "It Is Well With My
Soul", followed by a moving solo, "Holy Ground" by Kim Soileau.

  Prayer was offered by Dr. Welby Bozeman. Ray Ford sang "Sweet
Hour of Prayer", and the message, which offered comfort and love
to those left behind, was delivered by church pastor, Dr. Joe
Kite.

  He described Katie as a wonderful Christian teenager, who set an
example to those around her.

  Prayer followed, and the congregation joined in singing "Because
He Lives".

  Tears flowed, and young and old alike shared hugs, as they
mourned the vivacious teenager, whose life was cut short by a
tragic accident Monday night, Oct. 16.

  Burial followed in Roberts Cemetery in Forest Hill, with
hundreds attending graveside services.

  A Katie Hebert Family Fund has been established, and
contributions may be made to Unity Baptist Church, 6509 Magnolia
Road, Pineville, La.