On the evening of May 21, 2019 at 6:08 PM, Arlene passed away from natural causes surrounded by sisters, sons, and friends at Billings Clinic.
Arlene was born to Teddy Gray and Mary Little Mouth on September 5, 1964. She was the sixth to the oldest out of nine children. She went to school at St. Labre Indian School in Ashland, Montana graduating in 1979.
After graduation, she went to work at St. Labre Heritage Center. Arlene was a hard worker, she liked working outside where she worked for Pete Thex. She also became employed by HLC, helping with secretarial work, resident attendant, working in the kitchen, but she liked working outside mostly helping with maintenance around the facility. All the elders enjoyed seeing her. She also drove bus on trips and transported the elders to appointments and shopping.
She enjoyed pow wows, rodeos, handgames, going to church, singing Cheyenne Hymnals, and traveling with her children. She was always our driver when we made our vacation trips to Wisconsin to see our sister, Vina Dircks and family. She enjoyed fishing and hanging with our brothers, Leland and Dorian up the river on their homestead, Cook-outs, dinners that brought the family together.
Arlene was preceded in death by parents, Teddy and Mary Gray; sisters, Ivey Mary Gray, Theodora Kern; husband, John Whitewoman; son, Preston Gray; adopted mother, Maretha.
She is survived by her children, Arlana (Craig Anderson), Curtis (Millie) Dion Gray, Austin Shiloh and Marcus White Woman; adopted son, Uribe Sam Eagle and adopted daughter, JoVana Gray, and daughters Evalyn Mylana and Lillan Reece; sisters, Nellie Hogan (Les Hogan Sr.), Mary Ann Gray; brother, Royce Gray of Everette, Washington, Leland and Dorian Gray of family home, Leonard Gray of Great Falls, Rosie Gray, LaDonna (Stanley Sr.) Eagle of Ashland, Vina Dircks (Charles) of Stanley Wisconsin, numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, relations, Solis, Vickie Anderson, Wolfnames, Rednecks, Medicine Tops, Little Mouths, Harris, Little Birds, Whitewolfs, McManus, and Clubfoots.
The family would like to give special thanks to the ICU staff of Billings Clinic, Heritage living center, Deacon Joe and Father Larry for prayers and people that came by to see her in the final days.
Today as we send our sister home to paradise, we would like to thank everyone for coming.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday May 24, 2019
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 25, 2019
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday May 25, 2019
Gray Family Cemetery
Ashland , Montana 59003
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday May 24, 2019
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday May 25, 2019
St. Labre Catholic Church
St. Labre, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday May 25, 2019
Gray Family Cemetery
Ashland , Montana 59003
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Wanda Bixby says
Sorry for your loss
Bert & Helen Woods says
To all of the Gray Family,
So sorry for your loss. May God’s love and fond memories be with you at this difficult time.
Lin Morris says
To the family of Arlene,
I want to give you my deepest sympathy for your lost. I would like to share a scripture in the bible that has proved to be of comfort for many, and it is in John 5:28,29. It mentions how soon all those in the memorial tomb will hear Gods voice and come out. Not only will they be resurrected, but Revelation 21:3 promises that death will be no more. Soon we will be able to see our loved ones again. Meanwhile as we await, Jehovah God exhorts us to turn to him in prayer, because he will comfort us even in difficult times (2 Corinthians 1:3). I hope these scriptures will be of comfort for you.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT AND SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF ARLENE GRAY AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Patsy Brey Houseman says
I Am so sorry to hear about Arlene. Prayers for the family.
Carla G. Johnson says
Our deepest sympathy to the Gray family in the loss of Arlene. She was a very kind and loving person who will be missed by many. May she rest in peace and remember she is in a better place now and no more pain. God bless you all.
Andrita Harris says
Gray Family,
So sorry for your loss. Arlene was a good friend of mine. Deepest Sympathy and sending you my Prayers.
Arlana, Nellie So sorry she loved you both.
R.I.P.
Ann Seidl Haley says
Today we say farewell to one of my classmates and long time friend. Peaceful journey, peaceful sleep. I will remember your gentle spirit.
Casey Leah Rodriguez says
Arlene was a very good friend, aquantence, co-worker of mine. She is also grandmother to my nieces. Arlene will be greatly missed, Thanks for being a good kind person. Lending your ears, heart, time, a ride home & just saying Hi, how are you. Rest in peace My Friend. Sending my condolences to the family.
Earlene Clown and family says
Condolences to the family.
Donna Stevenson says
Prayers to the family. Arlene was a wonderful person who always had a smile. May she Rest In Peace.
Georgia Ann Burns says
Sending prayers of comfort to Arlene’s
family and friends!!
The elders loved and appreciated her!!
May we all be comforted in knowing, we
will see her one day!!
Patty Kay Brien says
I am sorry for the untimely loss of Arlene.. She was always my friend.. She was kind hearted and liked to laugh.. I am keeping you all in my prayers..
Rachel E. LaRance says
My prayers to the family of Arlene. She was a good friend of mine and had some good times. She is well and safe now with Maheo.
Diane White and Family says
We send our sincerest condolences and prayers to the family and relatives of Arlene Gray. May Maheo bless you with acceptance and peace. RIP Arlene you will be missed.
Ann Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences & prayers to the family & especially her children.
Donna Wick says
Gosh Arlene, gonna miss you!
Lots of Memories tho….until I see you again. RIP