Ethelene Killsnight, 74, of Busby, Montana was born on February 23, 1947 in Crow, Montana. She was the daughter of Martin Killsnight Sr. and Helen Hoops. Ethelene has passed on to join Maheo.
Ethelene was a well-respected five-time pledger woman amongst our Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She helped many tribal members through ceremonial sun dances. Ethelene took pride in her cultural ways and was a fluent Cheyenne speaker. She received her education from Busby and Labre. She then continued on to attend beauty school in Colorado. Meanwhile, she had met the father of her children, Thomas Charley Sr., and they were blessed with three beautiful children. Anyone who knew Ethelene knew Tommy was her baby, protector, best friend, and they were always together. She also took Shannon Cunningham, Michael (Mikee) Willard Jr., and Lonnie Taylor as her own.
Ethelene had multiple hobbies and careers throughout her life such as being a foster parent, working at Rosebud Lodge, a head start teacher, art teacher, and a beautician. She also had a passion for beading, anything to do with Elvis Presley, cooking, and just all around making the best of life with family and friends. She made Busby, MT her forever home where everyone was always welcome.
Ethelene will forever be missed and loved by many and continue to live on through her family and friends. She is preceded in death by her mother Helen Hoops, father Martin Killsnight Sr., sisters Florene Taylor, Alice Risingsun, Irma Killsnight, Evelen Killsnight, Audrey Haugen, her brothers Logan Tex and Joseph Curley, Martin Killsnight Jr, her daughter Tonyell Charley, Grandchildren Marika Willard, Stephanie Shotgunn, Niece Troylynn Taylor, Nephew Lonnie Taylor, adopted daughter Diane Woodenlegs.
Survivors include her children Shawna and Thomas Charley, grandchildren Ramon (Ashley) & kids, Tyrae, Makyla (Eddie), Alejandra, Chantae (Marcell) & kids, Danika & kids, Chad & kids, Aaliyah (Marty) & kids, Ethan, Hailey & kids, Darius (Kiana) & kids, Tavian, Lerena, Mikee III, Rikee, Haven, Taye, Nicole (Nick) & kids, brothers Billford Curley & Dean Rondau, niece Daphne, nephew Donovan (Charie) & kids, along with many more nieces, nephews, great grandchildren, cousins, and friends. Her extended family to name a few are Killsnight, Hoops, Charley, Limberhand, Hernandez, Curley, Bearquiver, Haugen, Brady, and Wolfblack families. We apologize if we have left anyone out as our extended family is very large.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday February 19, 2022
Busby Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday February 19, 2022
Busby Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday February 19, 2022
Busby Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday February 19, 2022
Busby Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Vincent and Clara Whitecrane says
See you again sister, give our love to Helen, Irene, Mom Edna, Ralph, Irvin and all our relatives that have gone on. Your brother Bunnie.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF ETHELENE KILLSNIGHT, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Donovan Tayllor says
you are with my mom Florene, your sister now and also aunt Alice I know you missed them so much and we love you and sometimes we do not understand why this world is the way it is but we did our best and we are not forgotten all our prayers for this reservation from 70’s to the now. Love you and will miss you. I will try my best to assist the family. Ne stah va se voemste Nemehotse
Wilburta Bigback says
Sending our condolences and prayers to the Family. I will miss you on my daily elderly meal deliveries.
Jocelyn says
I will miss our talks my friend, you always had encouraging words for me, rest easy now, no more pain or worries for you. Much Love and Respect.
Amytay Ackerway says
By Gramma was good to know u ma- me -hhotz😓
Eva Foote says
Journey well Sister, you had a beautiful spirit of love ,kindness and it was always good to see you. I will always cherish the good memories of you sister. You are not lonely anymore, you are with Maheo and family ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️. Thank you for being there for me when I lost my sons,Adrian and Joshua. Breaks my heart that you are gone….but i know we’ll see each other again. Rest in the arms of the Creator., your sister, Eva 😭💖💖💖💖
Amy Jaure says
Gramma thank you for being their for me when I lost my soul mate Jess I’m going to miss our visits and talking cheyenne with you grandma your finally with your sisters and not hurting nk more tell my loved ones I love them
Kinsey E James says
Journey well my friend it was always a pleasure seeing and visiting you, even when you had covid.
Steve + Lucy Jessen says
Bunnie and Eva, Lucy and I send our deepest condolences on the death of your sister. May Maheo’s grace comfort you during this time of loss.
Marlene Redneck says
My dear sister, I thank Maheo for bringing you into my life. I am going to miss our crazy antics, long talks about life and most of all for taking me as your sister. With love and good memories we will see each other again. Your sister Marlene