Vo`tona`e (Tailfeatherswomen) Betty Josephine Bird was born August 31, 1946. To the late Gladys Bird and Ernest King in Crow Agency Mt. Betty Bird was called home on August 2, 2018 at St. Vincent’s hospital with her daughter’s and family by her side. Betty attended Tongue River High School. She was an active volleyball player and a vivid cheerleader. She later graduated in 1966 and after left Lame Deer to be with her first husband the late James Kellum. From this union they had a daughter together named Anissa Kellum. Later in years they divorced. Betty returned home to Lame Deer. Then met the love of her life the late Mark Hunts Along in 1977, making their home in Lame Deer Mt with their five daughter’s. Betty loved visiting her husband Mark`s family in Mandaree, North Dakota which they had a trip they would take every year to tend to their garden down at the old house. As well as making time to visit her close friend Verna Sitting Bear. She enjoyed picking berries going to the McKenzie Bay and visiting her grandchildren on our dad’s side of the family. She was a very caring and loving mother, grandmother. She loved teasing all her relatives because of her humorous personality. Betty cherished her family as she would tell her daughters that she grew up alone and always wanted a big family. Betty had many hobbies a few of which she was really great at and cheering on her girls and various relatives that were on the local basketball teams. Betty was a passionate handgame player. She enjoyed playing in the annual handgame tournament held in Crow Agency Mt, every year. Betty was fluent in her traditional Cheyenne language. Betty worked for The Northern Cheyenne Tribe for many years. She was a traditional women and instilling in her daughters the importance of Ma`heo and how to look to the lord when you need faith. She is survived by Anissa Kellum, Tiffany(Kipp) Stiffarm, Roselyn Hunts Along (Isaiah), Roselea (Tyree) Longie, Markita (The late Ozzy Wilson)Hunts Along. Adopted children Richard Cummins, Anson Cummins, Darrell Whiteman Sr. – Grand Children Joseph Haugen Jr, Athena Whiteman, Anthea (Bradley) Baker, Angelica Whiteman, Kanea Whiteman, Fawn Weasel bear, Mountain Weasel bear, Elroy jay Weasel bear Jr., Walter Rock, Arhiyah Rock, Elijah Rock Jr, Mark Rock, Ka’shae’la Killsontop, Ezerah Yelloweyes, Mahala Big Man, Mahlonie Big Man, Paul Williamson, Theresa Williamson, Ti’lea Kit’lyn Williamson, Rhiannon cummins, Richard Cummins-Fifth-, Chance Cummins, William Cummins, Tateona Hunts Along, Megan Rose Hunts Along, Wilbur Paul Hunts Along JR, Joey Cummins, Caleb Cummins.-Great Grandchildren Keri Risingsun, Baby Addie Baker, Keriah, Lalisieonna, Leila, kyrie Whiteman, nadonis, jacobe,atreyo otherbull. Shes preceded in death her Husband Mark Hunts Along, Her mother Gladys bird, Her sister Nellie bird, Her brothers Matthew Blackstone , Richard Bird Sr., Bernard Littlehead, and Frank Littlehead.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00
Monday August 6, 2018
Bird-Huntsalong Family Home
716 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday August 7, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
1:00 PM
Tuesday August 7, 2018
Bird Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00
Monday August 6, 2018
Bird-Huntsalong Family Home
716 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday August 7, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
1:00 PM
Tuesday August 7, 2018
Bird Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Clarice and Eugene Big Back Sr says
So hard to lose our beloved mothers. Our prayers are with you.
Janiah Miles says
My condolences to the family on the loss of your loved one. Losing someone you love is truly difficult and I know Betty will be missed. Please know our Heavenly Father holds out promises that can help us with our sorrow. One such promise is that death soon will be done away with forever (Revelation 21:4) and another promise is that “there is going to be a resurrection.” (Acts 24:15) I pray these promises from God, who cannot lie, (Titus 1:2) bring you comfort. For more
Michelle Edelman says
My heart and soul condolences to my family. I love you my family our Creator will carry you as we struggle through the services, as we put to rest the shell of Momnma Betty. May Creator bless her Soul with an ease of transition into the other side.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF BETTY JO BIRD HUNTSALONG, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE.
Rachel E. LaRance says
My prayers and condolences to the family, may the Lord give you all peace and comfort.
Mary Leedom/Peppers family says
God Bless Betty’s family. I had the pleasure working with her for several years….such a great woman. Loved her sense of humor. She made my day every time we would meet. Much love to you all.
Bonnie W. Bigback says
Anissa and family, my deepest condolences to all of you for your loss. I remember Betty and your grandma and the visits we had both when my husband was alive and after he passed. It is a hard thing to lose our loved ones. Trust in God and he will give you strength and comfort.