Carol Ann Redcherries; “Ma’evehopota’e” – Red Leaf Woman age 81 of Lame Deer, Montana, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother journeyed peacefully to be united with her heavenly father Maheo on May 18, 2017.
Carol was born October 28, 1935, in Lame Deer, Montana, to Otto Revere and Grace Rowland. Carol spent her childhood and adolescent years in between Busby, Montana and Ethete, Wyoming. After graduating from Busby High School, Carol enlisted in the US Army, where she held the rank of Corporal until honorably discharged. She continued her military career by joining the United States Air Force shortly after. She traveled the states while being assigned to different military installations. Her most notable and biggest conversation piece was the tour she spent in Koizumi, Japan.
Shortly after her military career ended she came back to Lame Deer, Montana, with her family and made it their home. She began work as a special officer before being appointed the Northern Cheyenne Chief Tribal Judge. She served in this position honorably for 20 years before retiring.
Her special interests were traveling, horseback riding, baseball, basketball, sewing and beading, reading her bible, listening to gospel music, praying, camp meetings, spending time with her grandchildren, and soaking her bones in the hot springs at Thermopolis, Wyoming. She founded a homeless shelter and spent countless hours volunteering and preparing soup at a soup kitchen in Anchorage, Alaska, for the homeless. Her greatest enjoyment was sharing the gospel; she traveled near and far. She was an evangelist from the tip of Alaska to the Durango Mountains, of Mexico. Carol loved to serve the Lord and sharing the word with all she crossed paths with; always willing to pray for you or with you. It didn’t matter if you were a complete stranger, she prayed for everyone. Her love of God was deep and you felt it in her presence.
Carol is preceded in death by her dearly beloved husband Rock Redcherries, brothers; Robert and Thomas Revere, Colin Kingfisher, James “Buzzie” Kingfisher, Lavonne, Bernadette “Verna”, Charlene Kingfisher, and daughter Dawn Lafountain.
She is survived by her sisters: Shirella & Frances, Marge, Ellis, Valene Revere of Wyoming, Maxine Kingfisher and Avis Merle of MT, and adopted brother Dickie Thunder of Wyoming; her daughters: Penny Ewan, Anthony Lafountain, Lavonne Lafountain, and Cleone Highwalking; grandchildren: Marcie, Feather, Gracia, Anthony, Tiffany, Tammi, Kermit, Jimmy, Tina, Jamie and Kent, Nika, Tori, Dawn Lee, Lupe, Micah, Marcel, Fawn, and George Michael; she also leaves behind 39 great grandchildren who she loved dearly.
Carol has extended family in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Montana. We apologize if we’ve forgotten anyone as her family is so big. Our family would like to extend our utmost appreciation for the care and hospice (your staff are angels) that was provided by the VA hospital in Sheridan, Wyoming, the God sent staff at the Lame Deer Service Unit, Eagle Cliff staff, and Saint Vincent’s in Billings, Montana.
We will miss you Carol Redcherries, you have touched so many lives and we’re thankful God shared you for the time he did. The river of Jordan you have crossed and into the Gates of heaven you are free and rejoicing with the maker you shall.
Arrangements are entrusted in the hands of Stevenson and Sons in Forsyth, Montana, on behalf of the family.
Georgia Ann Burns says
Prayers to get family, to her children,
grandchildren.
Carol was a Godly woman and is now
in heaven.
I have know Carol for many years, since I was a little girl.
Saying prayers of strength and comfort
to all!!
Bonnie W. Bigback says
We have lost a good friend. She will always be remembered for her upstanding take on the law when she was to appellate judge for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, but also a good supporter of education. May her family be comforted knowing that she is now pain free and with her loving husband. My family’s prayers for each of you is for consolation and togetherness. Bless you all.
Melissa & Isaac Royston says
Cleone & Family,
So Sorry for your loss…keeping you in prayer. God bless.
Melissa & Isaac Royston
Porter & Ann Knows His Gun & Family says
Cleone, DeeDee & Family;
Deepest Condolences for the Great Loss of our Elder & Vet of the community. Prayers for all. RIP Ms. Carol.
Laveta Old Bear says
My sincere condolences – May God sent his comforting angels to comfort your hearts at the time of need and days to come
she was always a special lady in my life – I remember all times we had prayer meetings and she wanted to do another one I
said wait until I clean my house oh it don’t matter she said .. but she is now in paradise enjoying her mansion in the sky
but we will meet again …. Carol.. blessed journey home
Samantha Killsnight and Family says
Our thoughts and prayers to the family
Wavalene says
To the family of Carol, prayers to the family, she was a great example of strength of a Native woman, always shared her life experiences and made it a point to tell you no matter how difficult life may be pray pray pray… She will be greatly missed, she is united with loved ones dear to her. Her legacy must live on through the family and friends as that’s what she would want.. Take care. With love & respect On behalf of the Saunders & Childs family in Southern AZ Tohono O’odham Nation.
Olivia Johns says
All my love and prayers to Carol’s family. She was a true inspiration and she walked in the love of the Lord. I am thankful for the stories she shared and the times she traveled to Arizona to visit. She raised a beautiful family. Her life is remarkable. She has finished the race and is in the loving arms of her King. ♡
Keenan Smith-Hankins says
I have lots to say about Grandma Carol but I will just say that many times in life we survive storms that seem never-ending and we survive thise storms because of the Prayers from Amazing God fearing woman like Grandma Carol. She was certainly one of God’s Generals and I can only dream of reaching the people and places that she reached in the name of the Lord. I could listen to her talk forever and everytime she opened her mouth I learned something. I recommend buying some long tables and a table for kids. Eat together and don it often as possible together. The kids will be the glue now because a Family that Prays together, stays Together. The last conversation I had with Grandma Carol and Grandpa Rock was about the Lord and we all must grieve but rejoice knowing that they are together waiting for us to join them God commands it. The biggest gift she gave us all was Love through the Lord. God Bless and thanks for sharing Grandma Carol with me.
Keenan
Ivan Posey says
What a kind and generous lady…always great to visit with her. Her and Uncle Rock took care of each other for many years…they would show up here in Wind River Country and stay for a couple days with my Sis Ruby. My mom would stay with them on her trips up north and they all would tell stories and laugh!!
We planned to be there for services today but found out they were changed. We loved Aunt Carol and always thanked her for her thoughtful prayers and for taking care of Uncle and our Mother.
We know they are young and healthy where they are at and await our arrival someday. GOD is great!! Continued prayers for her family and friends….
Lydia says
My deepest sympathy to her family. I met this remarkable woman along time ago…and saw her and her husband at West Point a few years back…how heaven is rejoicing a saint has come home… lydia. ( Tohono O”odham Nation)
Jamie says
So hard to believe your gone. I love you Grandma, I will cherish every memory we made with you. You always held a special place in my heart. I know I will think of you often and will miss you always. You were kind and gave us the greatest gift the love of Jesus. Prayers to all who are grieving.
Karen Stone says
It has been a year, since the passing of my Aunt Carol Kingfisher-Red Cherries, and, although I missed the Wake & Funeral, due to work reasons & funds. I love and miss her dearly. In the of her days…winter passing unto spring, she was an a true warrior woman; that is, she gave and gave to the community; as she remembered her days serving as the first Judge of the current judicial system for the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. Educated and with her full credentials of being the first legislative lady who earned her Doctorial degrees (sort of speak) in our judicial system she was a very spiritual woman—both in “Vit-hut” and “Christianity” way she was strict, devout, and obeyed all the ways of her tribal way, and the judical educated way(s). She rescued women, and paid money from her personal account, to get me out of “jail” system. She told me in her last days…that I did not ever pass through her courts. and why did the current Executive President through me in jail. She said I was a true “revolutionary” person. I went through schools, with 2 college degrees, and 1 MA pending, yet despite their destructive behaviour(s), our tribal council, & current President (Jace Tang Killsback), took no Respect to honour the women & men in poverty conditions. I will always remember the days when we would talk and giggle over which profession to choose from: Executive & Judicial, remembering our Council of 44 Chiefs, and the days when as a Matriarchial Society, we ruled our lands and waters. Ha-ho friend, relative, we will meet again with Maheo &, Isawhoanot, Maziteyuf! Sta-sa-whoams! Until we meet again with tears of happiness at our happy hunting grounds…