Maheo chose to take our beautiful mother, wife, sister, auntie, friend, and grandmother,
Gertrude Joyce Killsnight, on the night of October 10, 2015, with most of her family at her bedside. Gertrude, known as Gertie, “Homa’ava’e” (Beaver Woman) was born on April 26, 1956 in Lame Deer to Regina Longroach and James Francis Killsnight, Sr. Gertie grew up and attended the surrounding schools of Lame Deer.
Gerty established a loving relationship with Clovis Wilson for 23 years, from this union they had two sons, Travis (Stephanie) and Jessie (Johnnie ) Wilson. Her other children are: Michael Longroach, Josephine (Dayton) Walksnice, Abbram ( Deanna ) Walksnice, of Ashland, Sam Big Hawk, III, Cheyenne Blue Big Hawk, Isiah (Izzy) Big Hawk, step children, Benji (Bessi) Wilson all from Lame Deer and Sherry Wilson of Alaska. Her adopted sons, Raymond Pine Sr, Brandon Woodenlegs, and Robert Bighawk; her brothers are: Marcian Killsnight, Ferdinand Killsnight, James Killsnight, Clement Killsnight of Lame Deer and Anthony (Betty) of Tulsa, OK; her sisters are: Rosanne (Wayne) Headswift, Drucella (Ambrose) Killsnight, Velecia Killsnight, all of Lame Deer; she also leaves behind her namesake: Tina Horn; Shawn Big Day and Cairo Big Hawk, grandsons that she was raising as her own.
Her parents; brothers: Chris and Xavier; her son Francis Crooked Eyes; granddaughter Nellie M Two Bulls; great granddaughter Alexis Sweet Bowers; Niece Tonya Gene Killsnight; and Nephew Willis Killsnight preceded her in death.
Gertie had 19 grand children, whom she loved very much. She had nieces, nephews and friends, too numerous to mention. One of whom passed away not long after she did, Magdelene (Maggie) Limpy, may they RIP together.
Gertie worked at the Shoulderblade Complex, Cheyenne Depot and LD Trading. She always wanted to go back to work “when she got better.” She was happy just being a stay at home housewife. Gertie was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Church. She was anointed in holy oils during her short stay in the hospital. She enjoyed listening to Bob Marley, Randy Woods and Native American church music.
The family would like to thank all of the Medical Staff at St. Vincent’s that attended to her needs, Frontier Cancer Center and Riverstone Hospice. To all who stopped to see her in the hospital and Deacon Joe who prayed for her, and to her brothers, sisters, spouse and family who stood by her side during this time.
THE FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO SEND THIS MESSAGE TO THE WOMEN AGE 35 AND UP, PLEASE GET YOUR HEALTH SCREENINGS AND MAMMOGRAMS DONE. CANCER IS A DEADLY DISEASE.
AS THIS IS WHAT TOOK OUR BELOVED GERTIE.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
12:OO PM
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM to 12:00 Midnight
Tuesday October 13, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
630 Cheyenne Ave
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Graveside Service
12:OO PM
Wednesday October 14, 2015
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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Reginald Killsnight Family says
Prayers to the family during this difficult time.
Leedom/Peppers Family says
Much love and prayers to the family <3 God Bless you all.
Samantha Killsnight says
My Thoughts and Prayers to the family
Bonnie Burns says
Prayers to the family. Gertie was a good friend
Tonya Russette says
Sending my deepest sympathy in your time of loss.
Theresa L. Brady Small says
Prayers of comfort and guidance to the family. Journey on Gertie.
Eulonda Killsnight says
Our condolences and prayers to the family.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
Clovis and all of Gerties family,–Our sincerest sympathy to all of you. I have such fond memories of Gertie. May the love and support of all her family and friends bring you comfort. .God bless you–You are all remembered in our prayers.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Geri Small says
Rest in Paradise Gertie, you will be missed. Special prayers for Clovis and her children♡♡
Mattie Woodenlegs says
Rip Gertie safe journey home n sending prayers of comfort to your loved ones…
Gail Small says
Our love and prayers to the family.
Lynnette says
Sending my prayers and condolences
Cheryl n Merlin Limpy family says
Our deepest heartfelt prayers n condolences to the family….. Gerty I will miss u sister in law <3
Lisa Limpy-Just says
God bless you and your family Clovis. Our deepest heartfelt condolences and prayers go out to you.
Shirley Skinner says
To the family of Gertrude
I am so sorry to hear of her passing. She was a kind hearted person and I am certain she will be missed by many. Prayers and condolences to her family.
Willis Medicine Bull says
Prayers of condolence for the family,
JOHN & JULIE MALDONADO AND FAMILY says
Prayers to the family.
Calesta says
Grandma I miss you already so much and it hurts that your gone but I know that you are not in pain anymore and I want to see you just one more time, To hold your hand, and to kiss your cheek, to tell you I love you and to hear you say it back. I’m gonna cherish all of our good times and remember that you believed in me. From now on everything I do in life will be for you. I wish I could call and say hello and tell you how my day is going. We will have our time again. Say hi to Bob Marley for me. See you later grandma hope you are having a great time in heaven. xoxo
Calesta says
Grandma it’s been a year and i still cant believe you’re gone…. I miss you so much!!! ): My heart aches today…I just want to hear your laugh………..
Josephine Walksnice says
Momma it’s been 8years a lot has changed since you been gone wish you could be here to see your great grandchildren I tell them about you and show them your picture I know you would love them more than words can say I am missing you today so so much rest in paradise mom ❤️😞