Imelda Barney Wounded Eye, age 68 left us on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 4:22 PM. She was born on May 27, 1953 to Martha Shavehead and Melvin Minton Woundedeye Sr. Imelda was a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe. She lived most of her life here in Lame Deer, Montana with her husband, Robert Barney and two sons, Ollie, and Ahoh J. Barney, Jaylee, Luprincia, Kalee, Booboo, Jayrell, and the twins. She got her associates degree at a young age at Chief Dull Knife College.
Imelda attended the Mormon placement program (boarding school). Imelda and Robert got married in 1981. She loved children and loved teaching as a headstart teacher here at ABC Headstart for many years. She was very traditional and was known as a Ceramony women. She loved hearing and going to Peote meeting and sweats. Her dear friends were Holda Roundstone and Anna May Ryan, Andy Elkshoulder, Carla-she worked with at headstart for many years and coworker, Carla Fisher.
She left behind her siblings Joyce Wounded Eye, Melvin Woundedeye Jr., and Davis Woundedeye, Waldo Wolfchief to reunite with her other sibling (Sisters) Rosella, Melvina, Vita, Wilma, Selma, brother, Melville Woundedeye.
Imelda loved her family very much, especially her nieces and nephews: Ronnette Bighead, Billie Joy Whitewolf, Lonnie Bighead, Stephine Rose Killsontop, Roxanne Woundedeye, Robert Jefferson Jr. (Bobby), Keenan Jefferson, Sally Woundedeye, Marus Woundedeye, Meridith Woundedeye, Oliver Woundedeye, Burton Rider, Beda Rider; cousins, Paul Ryan, Quint Ryan, Brent Ryan, Gayleen Ryan, Veenissa Ryan, Robert Bearchum, Nakia Bearchum, Christy Bearchum, Vann Ryan Jr.; families; Rusells, Killsontops, Medicine Flying, and Littleoldman, Standingelk, Shavehead, and Whitehawks.
We are terribly sorry if we left anyone out in our time of grief, our family is very large.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday March 2, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday March 3, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday March 3, 2022
Birney Cemetery
Birney , Montana 59012
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Wednesday March 2, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Thursday March 3, 2022
Lame Deer Mennonite Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Thursday March 3, 2022
Birney Cemetery
Birney , Montana 59012
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stella seminole says
my good friend imelda, you’ll be.missed dearly.. my condolences to the family.. sending prayers to her loved ones
Janet M. Lassen says
Journey well Imelda. I always thought we would sit up and pray together again. Prayers for your family and friends. You are a dear one to many of us.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF IMELDA BARNEY, 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.
Elizabeth M. Fisher says
THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND!
JOURNEY WELL.
Tamera, Jennifer & Pamela Sooktis-Mann says
To the Family of Amelda… We are deeply pained and words are of no help in expressing the sorrow we feel at this moment. Sincere condolences! She was very kind hearted woman….We appreciate all the prayers and words of encouragement she provided us during our time of loss…She will be missed by all.
Andy & Ella Elkshoulder says
We are very sorry to the families of Imelda Wounded Eye-Barney. We send our deepest condolences and continued prayers of comfort. Imelda will always be remembered for her generosity and kind soul. She was a prayerful woman and always a pleasure to be in company with. Imelda will be deeply missed.
Andy & Ella Elkshoulder
Donna says
Imelda I am so saddened to hear of your passing, you had so many things that still needed to be done. I am truly going to miss our talks. No more pain.
Fredonia says
Love and prayers to Imeldas family. I always loved seeing her, she always had kind words for me. God bless your soul, see you when we see you again sweet friend.
Gina Badhorse says
My condolences to Imelda’s family. She was a good lady and will be missed.
Dee Macdonald says
My best friend from third grade. RIP Imelda
Jolene W says
Imelda, I am saddened to hear of your passing. Sincere condolences to your family
Addie Baker says
My sincere condolences for Imelda’s family. She was such a kind lady, always glad to see me. Always a kind word and a hug. Journey well my Friend ❤
gina Little Coyote Family says
Imelda, ever kind and gracious! My thoughts & prayers are with your Family & Loved Ones! I love you lady, see you in the Next Camp!
Michael S Speelman says
PRAYERS FOR EMELDA’S FAMILY.
Alecia & Kristina says
One of our own, at the Northern Cheyenne Headstart Program. We will miss you Teacher Imelda. Sending our love & prayers on your journey home❤️ Prayers & comfort to your family & loved ones🙏🏻
Judy Combs says
My sincerest condolences to the Woundedeye and Barney families. I was privileged to meet and spend time with Imelda when my friends and I were guests of the Barney family on two separate occasions. Imelda was such a Kind, generous and gracious person, I was proud to call her friend and am a better person for knowing her. Journey well dear lady.
Judy (Beckner) Combs
Cincinnati, Ohio
Judy Combs says
My sincerest condolences to the Woundedeye and Barney families. I was privileged to meet and spend time with Imelda when my friends and I were guests of the Barney family on two separate occasions some years ago. Imelda was such a Kind, generous and gracious person, I was proud to call her friend and am a better person for knowing her. Journey well dear lady.
Judy (Beckner) Combs
Cincinnati, Ohio
Dolores Shoulderblade says
Collins, Ohno and Robert, I’m so sorry to hear of Emelda’s passing, i’m going to miss seeing her around, she was a nice person and loved her family very much, she always had a smile on her face everytime i saw saw her, Heaven gained another Angel, she will walk the streets of gold and be in the presence of the Lord with all his glory. You’ll be deeply missed my friend.
Lorrainee Waters says
Imelda was my grandson’s Headstart teacher several ago. She incorporated the Cheyenne Language in her lessons. She was my friend. Imelda was always happy to see people and friends. I enjoy her humor and laughter. I will miss her.
Alaina Buffalo Spirit says
Our deepest condolences, blessings for the family. From the Medicine Bull family 💗
Mary Dillon says
What a nice lady— my sincere sympathy. My love and
Prayers 💔🙏🏼 Mary Dillon
Nellie Speelman says
I enjoyed working with her at lame deer school. A beautiful lady. My prayers for the family.
Chris Valentine says
Imelda was a kind person with lots of courage. I am very sad to learn of her passing. My condolences to all her family.
Earlene Teeth Clown and family says
Condolences to Imelda’s family.
Diane White and Family says
Our deepest condolences and prayers to Imelda’s family. Also, Joyce so sorry to hear of Imelda’s passing ur families will be in our prayers.
Cathy Amn James says
I am very sorry that our sister in law past.we will miss her.We always enjoyed her when she can with our brother Robert and sometimes the boys too. God bless her and bless her grandchildren with safety and success in their life.
Whispered Words says
Condolences to your Husband and Sons. Why my Friend did you go away at this hard time we need you your love for all of us keeps us all together. With out you my friend I am lost running around in a Empty place. Friend you left me here lost and without a hug. I love and will miss you Forever I’m not mad at you but hurt bad to know you have been gone dis long before I knew you were gone. I know you here me Imelda you will be missed by many.