Britney Eliza Small, 14, of Lame Deer made her journey home to the creator on August 1st, 2024. Britney was born to Lavonda Foote and Eli Small on May 30th 2010 at Crow Northern Cheyenne Hospital in Crow Agency.
Britney attended St. Labre Indian School for a majority of her school years, for a short period of time she attended Lame Deer Public Schools then returning back to St Labre where she recently earned her 8th grade promotion certificate. Britney achieved many academic awards over the years. Britney excelled in all sports she participated in, she enjoyed playing volleyball, basketball, and the 100-yard dash, hurdles, and shot put in track & field.
Britney was so fearless and always had a love for adventure. Britney loved fishing, hunting, gathering plants out in the hills. Britney was also a loved team member of the Northern Cheyenne Bison Mountain Bike Team. Britney had a passion for baking which blossomed into a flourishing business that she made for herself. Britney’s love for her friends, family and horses will be long lived.
Britney was preceded in death by her great-grandparents Thomas/Tuck (Beatrice) Small, Otto (Agnes) Brady, grandparents Jimmy Foote, Delores Killsnight, Steven Brady Sr, Barbra Braidedhair, Luke Brady, Theresa Lynn Risingsun, Joseph C. Brady. Uncle RedElk Lonebear and Aunt Alexis Braidedhair and cousins Hanna Harris, Kyrell Whitewolf. Britney is also a descendant of Chief Littlewolf and a chief child of Charles Killsnight.
Britney is survived by her father Eli Small (Salley Leader Charge) and her mother Lavonda (Corey Bixby) Foote. Her brothers Alex Small and Thunder Bixby and step siblings Sheldon Jr and Shelby King, and Colby Bixby. Her grandparents Elizabeth Braided Hair, Theda Foote, Wanda Bixby, Linda Small, Jeanette Small, Dean (Debbie), Theresa Small, Merrill Killsnight Sr., Linda and Lavonda Brady, Otto and Martin Braided Hair, Vernon (Kristina Redbird) Small, Fred (Myrna) Small. Her aunts Kateri Foote (Zac Demaray), Patra SiouxCalf, Desta Siouxcalf (Trevor OldMouse), Cheyenne and Tiffany Small, uncles Dewey Foote, Huey (Jen) Foote and Kagan Siouxcalf, Blaine Small (Leslie) Small, Willy and Gordy Highbull. Special cousins Merle StandingElk, Naomi Todd, Charmayne Bearclaw, Shotaya, Kaylie and JD Little Soldier, Bailey Not Afraid, Aspen Woods, Tanner Notafraid, Rylin, Railyn and Hazyn Small, Blaine Shotgun, Chauncey (MaryJo HisBadHorse) Foote. Her nieces Elrya and Kalaya Siouxcalf, KaNaya Little Soldier, and Laramei Foote, nephews Taylen and Grayson Plentyhoops.
Britney’s extended families include Braided Hair (Brady/Braided Locks), Killsnight, Pine, Whistling Elk, Heap of Birds, Bearcomesout, Limpy, Black Medicine, Elkshoulder, White Dirt, Black Horse, Littlewolf, Tallbull, Small, Rondeau, Seminole, Sooktis, Foote, Harris, Woodenthigh, and LittleBird. Our families are large and too numerous to mention we apologize if we missed any names.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday August 5, 2024
Vernon Small Residence
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday August 6, 2024
Vernon Small Residence
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday August 6, 2024
Green Leaf Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday August 5, 2024
Vernon Small Residence
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday August 6, 2024
Vernon Small Residence
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday August 6, 2024
Green Leaf Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Wilmer and Kim Spang says
Sincere Condolences to Britney’s Family. Britney was a friend of our daughter Alison. We will miss her beautiful smile and spunky ways. Love and prayers to Family and Friends.
SHELLY HOLUM says
Sending Prayers to all of the family
Shelly Holum
Lori Melotz says
Awe…Britney, beautiful young lady. I remember when you were younger and your mom would bring you to work with her before school started. You would tell me what you wanted to color and I would print the pages out and you would color until it was time to go to school. RIP Britney!
Andrita Harris says
Foote & Small Family
Our Deepest sympathy and condolences for our Family. Beautiful Britney you will be missed. You are an Angel looking over your family. PRAYERS RIP 🙏
Andrita & Dorothy Harris
Misty Pipe and Family says
I still can remember like yesterday when Eli and Lavonda brought baby Brittney home from the hospital. She had the darkest little chokecherry eyes and tons of black hair. She was the most beautiful little baby girl. As years went by, I watched her blossom into a beautiful young girl at family gatherings and community events. I couldn’t believe she was going into high school the last I talked to her. She always greeted me with that precious smile she carried, it was such a warm and comforting smile.
I want to offer my deepest condolences to her parents, siblings, Grandparents, extended family and friends. When things like this happen, it leaves a ripple effect and so many questions left to ask. Its never easy when someone leaves us so soon with no warning. I will keep each broken heart in my daily prayers. I am so, so, so sorry for your loss of Britney. I hope all of the good memories of her outweigh this tragic passing. I am out of state at another family members passing or I would be there with you all. Love and hugs from South Dakota. Love you Snickers 💖
Morgan King & Family says
Sincerest condolences to Britney’s family and those close to her,
I’m sorry for your loss of Britney.. Every time I would see her she had a beautiful smile on her face. Sending so much love and prayers to the family <3
Orie Medicinebull says
Sending my sincere condolences, love, and hugs to family and friends. My prayers are with you & family. Orie Medicinebull
Barbara Bement says
Prayers for you Lavonda and family.. ❤️😪💔
Clardene says
My condolences. Prayers..hugs..please lord keep Prayers hi .and give her mother lavonda strength for the days to come……RIP Brittney small…..prayers prayers for u lavonda and yr family
lloydine Runsabove says
Im so sorry for your loss. My heart and prayers are with you all.
Jessica and Justine Family says
Our deepest sympathies to Lavonda Foote, Theda Foote Family, so tragic, too soon, and we will keep you in our prayers for comfort, and peace.
Bob Bragg (Thunderchild 1998-2004) says
To all the Small and Foote, Bixby families and all the rest may this beautiful child’s memory be what drives others to excellence. My Sincere condolences!
Rona says
Lavonda you are in my daily prayers, we are so very sorry for your loss. Just ride the wave now. It will never get easier, but you will get stronger. She will be waiting for you at the Other Side Camp. Sending strong prayers and good thoughts your way. Don’t look back Brittney!
Emma Littmann says
Sending so much love to Lavonda and the family. I was a teacher of Britney’s in Kindergarten and her goofiness always put a smile on my face. I wish I had been back more recently to visit and see how she had grown. Prayers to everyone who loved her and feels her loss so deeply.
Garrett.T.Wadda says
my prayers go out to Britneys family, she was one of my only friends as a kid and it broke me to hear she did that, her sympathy as a kid is uncomaparble to most adults and she was such a sweet kid to me, I will be praying for you Lavonda, you were a good coach to me and I thank you for giving me a childhood bestfriend, she will always be in my heart much like you.
Laila.onefeather says
I was Britney’s best friend, we met at a colstrip basket ball game. she was so funny and she wouldn’t make you fail to smile. when I first heard about it, it was around 7 pm or so. I was heart broken, hearing that my best friend was no longer on this earth with me made me feel empty. I regret not going to her funeral, but I couldn’t bear seeing her like that. prayers and hugs to her family.
Kuri Killsnight says
Britney was my closest cousins one my dad side. every time I would see her at the store or at our brothers basketball game she would always make me smile,make me laugh,and never let me be sad or shy.Once I heard About Britney passing I little heart shattered into tiny little peices and I cried really hard.I was going to hang out with her that week but she decided to go see the creator.R.I.P Britney Eliza Small.Sorry for your passing Uncle Eli and Grandma Elizabeth
Tinzlee Goodluck says
Britney was one of my favorite cousins on my mom’s side. Britney was so full of life and she lit up a room with her beautiful smile. I hung out with Britney at family gatherings and we were so close. The time I had with her was the best time. When I found out she did that I didn’t know what to do. I was confused and sad. I asked myself “why?'”. Ever since that day I was never the same. When I found out I knew that there was going to be a broken piece in my heart forever. I know that she is not hurting up there and she found peace. Britney made me feel strong. She was such an amazing person. Prayers for Lavonda and the family and all that Brit knew and loved. I miss you and love you forever and always my Britney girl. Heaven is always treating you right.