Colleen M Halverson

10/03/1949 - 06/08/2025

Colleen M Halverson, or more affectionately known as Gma, to her five grandchildren, died Sunday, June 8, 2025, at Baptist South Hospital in Montgomery. She was born in Portsmouth, VA on October 3, 1949. She was the daughter of Junius and Elizabeth McCabe.

After graduating from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA, Colleen met and then married James Robert Halverson, Jr. in June 1968. They later settled in Manassas, Virginia where they raised their sons, Jim and Eric, until they moved to Marietta, Georgia in 1990. After Jim's death in 2021, Colleen relocated to Opelika, AL and quickly assimilated to her new community. She became involved in Trinity Church and neighborhood book clubs. She enjoyed reading and traveling with friends and family. She was happiest when surrounded by her children, grandchildren and sisters.

She is survived by her sons and daughters in law, Jim and Brooke Halverson of Dalton, GA and Eric and Jennifer Halverson of Opelika, AL.; Grandchildren Bowen and Jack Gibney of Columbia, SC, Lily Halverson of Auburn, AL, Grant Halverson of Auburn, AL, Ann Marie Halverson of Starkville, MS, and Hadley Halverson of Opelika, AL; Sister and Brother-in-Law Richard and Judy Lillis of High Point, NC and Sister Peggie Carroll of Milton, FL; Sister -in-Law and Brother-in-Law Ann and Sean Kelly of Maryland and Brother-in-law and Sister-in-Law Mike and Jane McDonald of Virginia; numerous nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Wednesday, June 18 at 4:00 pm at Trinity Church in Opelika, AL, with visitation immediately preceding the service at 3:00 pm. The family will gather for a graveside service at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, Fort Mitchell, AL.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Feeding God's Children program at Trinity Church in Opelika.

Frederick-Dean Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.