Doris “Jean” Lloyd, age 78 of Broadus, passed away on February 28, 2017 at Holy Rosary Hospital in Miles City.
Doris “Jean” Lloyd, aka Lucky Lloyd as she was so fondly referred to by her friends at the Powder River Manor was born in Broadus MT on February 24, 1939 to Walter and Angie Mitchell. She was the last of five Mitchell siblings to arrive in this world and the last to leave and join them on their next adventure.
Growing up on a dirt floor on Cashe Creek was not easy by no means. Jeans father passed away when she was a baby and her brothers, Ray and Harry took on the task of raising their sisters, Maxine, Mary and Jean, not a small task either.
Jean attended Broadus schools until she met her cowboy, Gilbert Victor Lloyd of Miles City, MT. They welcomed their first born in Sept of 1961, James “Button” Lloyd and in August of 1971 along came Vicki Jean Lloyd.
While Jean and Gib where living and working on Tongue River, Jean attended Cosmetology School in Miles City, MT and did hair for over 30 years. They later settled back in Broadus, west of town where Jean enjoyed her bum calves and lambs, but most of all her family and friends.
Jean never knew a stranger and her years of owning and working in several of the local restaurants she also made many, many friends. Of those close friends, if her family couldn’t find Jean, they knew they should start looking for Jackie. Those two where probably up to something along with some of their side kicks, Marion, Helen or Betty and sorry for those we have missed. She had so many close and good friends.
Jeans grandkids where also a highlight of her life. When they would come to visit, you could see her light up with joy. She was known to them as Granny, and they also knew they were truly loved by their Granny.
She is survived by her son: Button (Molly) and their children Alighta, Mariah and Sierra, daughter: Vicki (Leroy) and their children, Mitchell, Pruitt, Mckoy, 5 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Walter and Angie Mitchell, Brothers: Ray and Harry Mitchell, Sisters: Maxine and Mary Mitchell.
If desired, donations may be made to the Powder River Manor, or to the charity of one’s choice.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 2-6 p.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home in Broadus. Condolences to the family may be sent by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Visitation
2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday March 9, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 E. Wilson
Broadus, MT
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday March 10, 2017
Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home
101 E. Wilson
Broadus, MT
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Bob and Carolyn Traub says
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all! RIP sweet lady!
marilyn jones says
So sorry for your loss! My thoughts and prayers to you all!
SALLY A. BORLA says
SO SAD TO HEAR ABOUT DEAR JEAN–SHE WAS SO MUCH FUN AND WE SHARED OUR BIRTHDAYS MANY TIMES. I WAS SAD TO HEAR LAST FRIDAY WHEN I WENT TO THE MANOR THAT SHE WAS IN THE HOSPITAL. SHE KNEW I WAS THINKING OF HER AND NOW SHE IS AN ANGEL IN HEAVEN. REST IN PEACE DEAR FRIEND AND MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. GOD BLESS.
Brad and Carmen Knutson says
May we extend our deepest sympathy on your loss. Jean was a very special lady, what a hoot! I loved her smile. May you be comforted by your memories. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary Bordeaux says
I am so glad to have the honor to know Miss Jean and some of her family she was one tuff lady!!!! I will miss her she so loved her family she will be missed !!
Jeanne Beaman says
Oh, Jean you will be sorely missed by those of us who loved you. Condolences to family and friends.
Carol Schneidt says
My thoughts and prayers are with Jean’s family and friends! She was a great lady!
Paul Brooks says
Button and Vicki, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Pam Carter says
Button and Vicki I was saddened to hear about your Mom…she was my mom’s best friend and she was always so good to me growing up. My thoughts and prayers are with you two and all the family…love, Pam (Amen)
The Gary Lloyd family says
We Extend our thoughts and prayers to The Family and Friends of Jean. We remember her as a Great Lady and she will be missed!
Skin and. Betty Collins says
Button and Vicki. So sad to hear about your Mom’s passing. Glad I got to visit with her at the Manor. She was so good an chipper that day. Sending hugs and prayers to all of Jean’s families.
Veda says
RIP Jean, you will be so missed by many. I hope they have “machines” in heaven. My thoughts are with the entire family. With love. Veda
Georgia Sweten says
Sorry to hear about your lost. .. my prays are with you and family.
Wayne Jr. and Serena Wetherelt says
Button, Vicki and families
My thoughts and prayers are with you in the loss of your mom. Jean was a special lady and I always enjoyed our visits. I visited her at the nursing home about a year ago when I was back visiting. She was so thrilled to see me and I to visit with her. I had a lot of fun with the ladies playing the machines when I worked at the Montana Bar several years ago and your mom was one of those special people. When you both lived elsewhere, we would visit and she always kept me informed of your lives and her grand kids. Know that all the family is in my thoughts and I will miss Jean.
Bert and Helen Woods says
Button and Vicki and families,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. May God be with you during this hard time.
Judy Denson-Keller says
My heart, thoughts and prayers go out to Button, Vicki and families. Jean was not only a very kind, warm hearted person, but a talented hair stylist as well. During the 70’s, she was very much in demand by all. of teenage girls who wanted the shag haircut. She could really cut a ‘mean shag.’ Jean was another person who had a heart of “PURE GOLD!” The community of Broadus suffered another significant loss when Jean passed away. May God Bless you all during this difficult time.
Dan & Sheri Gali says
So sorry to hear about Jean ~ she was one of a kind and I will truly miss her ! She always had a big smile and a wave when I walked into the Manor !! Have a beer, a smoke and play those machines in Heaven !! RIP Jean
Dan and Sheri
Gerald & Janet Himelspach says
Our sympathy to Vicki and Button and families. Jean was a special lady, cherish your memories.
Laurie Janssen Claypool says
Button, Vicki, and families, so sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. Sending our thoughts and prayers to you all.
Cody Morris says
Button & family, Vicki & family: Very sorry to hear of the loss of your mother! I enjoyed her quick wit, and her heartfelt warmth and friendship! Very sweet lady!
Bobbi Smith says
A very special lady who will be missed by many. Sending thoughts and prayers~
Andrita Harris says
Button, Vicki & Family
Deepest Sympathy, our thoughts and prayers are with you. Still can remember when your parents had the RODEO company. Your parents were great.
Bub and Carlene Gaskill says
Condolences to the Lloyd family.