Anna Blackhorse Limberhand “ Voe’ameohtseva’e”- First Walking Women
On April 3, 2019 the Matriach of our family was called home to be with the Lord surrounded by her loving family. Our mother Anna who was a devoted servant to the Lord throughout her life was born on July 9, 1933 at the South Forks of Lame Deer to Alec Blackhorse and Mary Whistlingelk Blackhorse. During her younger years she loved spending time with her parents traveling by wagon to town to visit relatives or attend Powwows where she would dance and was one of the first War Bonnet society women. She also enjoyed berry picking & cutting deer meat. She attended St Labre where she graduated from high school in 1955. She met the love of her life Maurice (Moe) Limberhand Sr. & with that union came 10 children whom she loved dearly.
Anna was well known for her beautiful Cheyenne beadwork and was also a great cook. She enjoyed singing Cheyenne Hymns, attending church and spending quality time with family. She always gave a helping hand and a place to stay for those in need. She loved to cruise the back roads or spend time at the land or cruise to get spring water.
She was employed at the Factory at St. Labre, the Lame Deer Arts & Craft center & Northern Cheyenne Head Start in Lame Deer as a teachers aide and enjoyed teaching the children our Cheyenne language. The job that she loved the most was spending time with her children, grandchildren & great grandchildren. Annie’s home was always open to prayer meetings usually with the Golden girls, Leola, Vicki, Hazel, Helen, Freda, Martha , Carol Jessen & many other prayer warriors, always sharing their favorite dishes. This was passed down to her daughters who began holding prayer meetings with their mother at her home.
Anna was very fond of her brother Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell & wife Linda & always enjoyed when he came to visit & sharing gifts that they had for each other.
Survivors include Children Darlene (David), Maureen (Loy) Bryant, Maxine (Leon), Maurice Jr., Donavon Sr., Enoch, Shawn, Joe (Virginia) Limberhand. Adopted daughters Rynalea Pena, Judy Tallbull, Emma King & Gloria American Horse. Her adopted sons Monte Larson, John McCormick & the late Rick Robinson & her nephews Francis (Hobbie) Blackhorse Jr., Avery & Duke Littlewhirlwind who called her Mom.
Also survived by a special niece Elizabeth Hiwalker & her namesakes Laveta Killsnight, Mildred (Mustard) RedCherries & the late Anita Whiteman who held a special bond with her. Anna was very fond of her sister in law Erlyce Littlewhirlwind, her daughter in law Lori Morin Limberhand & her friend Teddy McMakin.
Anna’s grandchildren included Dewey, Kateri, Huey & Lavonda Foote, Leonard YoungBear, Deanna, Nolan & Dalayna Limberhand, Skye Whitewolf, Jeriah & Brandon Bryant, Chonda, Courtney, Sharon, Kayla, Donavin Jr., Terence & Darren Limberhand, Cade BlackHorse, Oliver & Loren Seminole, Chantae, Eryn (Cameron) Russell, Eli, Kylie, Felicia, Betty, Johanna, Taylor, Aspen, Bella Limberhand & a special grandson Kiemo (butler) Lopez & Rashaun, Roshanda, Rose, Raziriah & Sterling Red Star & Nevaeh Whiteman
Great Grandchildren Taleah YoungBear, Anfernee WhiteMan, Cale, Tanner Big Back, Malakai, Mason, Taylor Cade Lee, Noah Gregory, Aubrey, Harmony and Kymani Limberhand, Larell & Amilio Blackhorse, Prestley Shotgunn, Karaya, Wind Russell, Tuffy, Kaliyah, Kenyon, and Jaleel Bearing, Courtney Goudreaux & Salvatore also one Great great grandchild Hudson Limberhand.
Those that were there to greet her were her Mom & Dad (Alec & Mary Whistling Elk Blackhorse), sister, Maxine; grandparents Rueben & Lena Blackhorse, her brothers Carl & Francis Sr., her children whom she missed dearly Esther, Sharon & Gregory (Quick Man), also Viola Sweet Medicine & niece Delphine Littlewhirlwind. Her sisters in Christ Leola, Hazel, Vicki, Carol Jessen, Martha & Freda. Anna was a woman of God & shared it with everyone she came in contact with.
Special thanks to St. Vincent Healthcare, Lame Deer Public Health nurses, CHR providers, Stevensons & sons of Forsyth & adopted family Kassi Bigman, Vicki Cady & the late Rayetta Jordan & all those that provided care to her at home & during her hospital stay. The family thanks those that helped out with food, donations & prayers.
We know that our mother’s faith in Jesus Christ is the assurance we have knowing that she is walking on streets of gold where there is no more pain or suffering. We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. – 2 Corinthians 5:8 “Our Mother, Our Rock!”
Our family is very large so we apologize if we have forgotten anyone.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Tuesday April 9, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Limberhand Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Tuesday April 9, 2019
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
1:00 PM
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Boys and Girls Club
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Wednesday April 10, 2019
Limberhand Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Allen Clubfoot Jr. says
Condolences to Annie’s family.
Michael and Kristi Speelman says
Prayers and CONDOLENCES to all of the family
Denise Swank says
Condolences to the family. Prayers for comfort. Losing a mother is a loss like no other. Annie is a wonderful woman. I will miss seeing n talking to her. Much love to you all.
Denise Swank says
Condolences to the family. Prayers for comfort. Losing a mother is a loss like no other. Annie is a wonderful woman. I will miss seeing n talking to her. Much love to you all.
Bernice Seminole says
My condolences to the families.
Williamette Rising Sun says
My deepest condolences to Anna’s family and friends
Rachel E. LaRance says
My prayers and condolences to the family. Its very hard to a Mom but with belief in Maheo, they are in a better place and are at peace with no more pain and suffering. Bless you all.
Rynalea Pena says
I’m gonna miss Grama Annie so much! She was my spiritual mother as well as my adopted mother. Spending time with her was precious. She loved to visit & share the love of Christ! She always covered me with prayer. She was really excited when I told her I was elected NC President & with that she gave me words of wisdom that I will always hold dear to my heart! Grama loved having prayer meetings, Birthday dinners & going to the land. I will truly miss her because she played a vital role in my life. I loved hanging with the Golden girls having bible studies & sharing stories or traveling to revivals. I was the youngest of all of them but we all had one thing in common & that was the love for Jesus! I know her work on earth is done & she is now with our Lord & Savior Jesus Christ!!! ❤️❤️❤️
AMETANEE says
May God Rest Her Soul.
Suzette Shreffler says
Condolences to the family.
I always enjoyed stopping in and visiting with her. She was always encouraging and always shared nothing but love.
A strong woman of Christ for sure!!!
James D Jr. & Ann King says
What a loving and gracious woman was Anna! She always had a warm greeting and a friendly word! We enjoyed worshiping with her regularly each Sunday when we attend the Lame Deer Mennonite Church in the early ’80s. It was always so good to see her. She was a true matriarch and backbone of her family. Sending our love and condolences to the family…….
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF ANNA BLACKHORSE LIMBERHAND, THE NORTHERN CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
George Birtic says
I am very sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. I knew most of her children and some of her grandchildren. She always came to visit me during the parent teacher conferences held at Lame Deer Public School. She was a very devoted mother and parent. I had much respect for her. She was a proud Cheyenne. She will be missed by many.
George. Birtic says
I am very sorry to hear of Anna’s passing. Anna always came to the Lame Deer Public School parent teacher meeting. She was a very devoted mother and parent. I always had a lot of respect for her. I do not think she ever missed a parent teacher meeting at Lame Deer School. I knew most of her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by many.