Church Point, La. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Church Point for Mrs. Steven Kirkpatrick, 24, the former Hailey Anita Bellard. Mrs. Kirkpatrick, a native and long-time resident of rural Acadia Parish near Lewisburg, died Wednesday evening, April 29 at Heart Hospital of Lafayette, La. Monsignor Jefferson J. DeBlanc will conduct the services with interment following in Bellevue Memorial Cemetery on Highway 182 south of Opelousas, La.
Survivors include her husband and son, Steven Kirkpatrick and Rhett Michael Kirkpatrick of Church Point; her parents, "Benjie" and Cindy Cormier Bellard of Church Point; her paternal grandparents, Jerry and Betty Elkins Bellard of Church Point and two sisters, Heidi and Harley Bellard of Church Point.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Franklin and Betty Cormier.
The family requested that visiting hours be observed at Guidry Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. on Friday, May 1 and continue from 8:00 A.M. Saturday until the time of services. A recitation of the Rosary will be held at 7:00 P.M. Friday by Monsignor DeBlanc.
Pallbearers will be Michael David, Jonathon, Jacob and Clint Kirkpatrick and Billy Baker and Miles Harmon. Honorary Pallbearers will be Chris and Kevin Cormier and Jerome, Jason and Matthew Bellard.
"Hailey had qualities that were to be emulated by many. Strong-willed in her faith, she felt guided by God in every aspect of her life. She loved children and exhibited this in her teaching and the love and patience, with and for her students. She touched many lives through teaching Kindergarten and loved sharing stories about her students. Her favorite times were those with her loving family, especially her baby boy, Rhett and husband, Steven. She enjoyed reading, shopping and spending time on adventures outdoors with Steven. Her sisters were her best friends and she adored them both. Hailey was a precious angel adored by all who crossed her path."
Arrangements are being handled by Guidry Funeral Home, Inc.; 219 N. Broadway, Church Point, La. (337) 684-5488.