Also known as Baby Joy to her family and friends, on June 18th her angel Sarah came after her and she began her journey at 7:30pm. Freeing her from Pain and suffering at the age of 74. She was born to Alice Beartusk, Whitewolf and Joseph Whitewolf, Sr., on October 13, 1943. Joy had 4 children, 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph & Alice Whitewolf Sr.; her Sister, Arvelos Whitewolf; brothers, Joseph Whitewolf, Jr., Bernard Littlehead, Sr., Oliver Glenn, Sr., Uncle Ralph and Don Allen Beartusk; grandchildren, Paul Foote, Alison Bixby, Tassey Robinson and Count Robinson.
She is survived by her siblings; Priscilla Robinson, Isadore(Farrell), Letha, Eloise and Justine Whitewolf, Haroldine Whitewolf, Theda Foote, and Clara Harris; aunties: Bertha Freeman, Theresa Woodenlegs, Rose Doyle, Susie Cain, Amy and Inez Foote, Nellie Speelman; uncles: Reuben Beartusk, Leonard American Horse and John Woodenlegs; cousins: Diane, Priscilla, Christine, Linda Freeman, Mercedes and Eva Lee Littlehead, Nathel, Edith, Eugene Fisher, Edwin Whiteman, Fred, Mark, Leslie Whitewolf, Ronnie, Keith, Debbie, Janelle, Leslie, Terry and Dana Beartusk, Althea, Cindy, Germaine, Jeri, and Mena Beartusk, Ralph and Reuben Beartusk and family. Her children; Elvira (Melvin) Woodenthigh, Sr., Joseph (Mary) Foote, Edward (Millie) Foote, Sr., and Christie Foote; adopted children; George Littlehead, Jr., Melissa Le Compte, Maggie Segoviano, Emma King, Denise Swank, Dale Glenmore, David Swank, Duane Swank, Dana Tallbull, Nadine Blackman, Michelle Tallbull, Sandy Bruisedhead, Michelene Bearcomesout and Lucille Bigfire; special nieces, Melissa Whitewolf Rolston, Malinda, Patti (David), Pammy (Prunie) Robinson, Tana Robinson, Malinda Crazymule, Sidonia Crazymule, Tanya Glenmore, Natasha Whitewolf, Alice Wells, Jessica (John) Elkshoulder, Letha Bixby, Alice Whitewolf, Jodecie Heath, Silver LittleEagle, Billie Joy Whitewolf, Nicole Stewart, Vernissa Jorgenson, Krista Whitewolf, Daelynn Whitewolf, Tammy Roundstone, and Emily Limberhand; nephews; Tim (Sara) Robinson, Tommy ( Lana) Robinson, Kenny Crazymule, Jr., Leland Crazymule, Nathan (Rachel) Bellymule, Goldstein Littleeagle, Brynie Whitewolf, Brycie Whitewolf, Joseph Whitewolf, III, Skye Whitewolf, Bryson Whitewolf, Lyle Elton, and Brise; grandchildren: Lacie (Justin), Melina Segoviano-Foote, Melvin Woodenthigh, Jr., David, Pamela, and Floyd Woodenthigh, Eddie Foote, Jr., Jenise, Jolsen Bearcomesout, Jolene Bearcomesout, Stephanie Spottedwolf, Jackie, Jasmine, Joe, Jr., Danielle, Ashanti, Jophyas, Kelcie (Keisha), Colton(Shochana), Colven Longknife, Jarrad, Chauncey and Kale Means, Brandi, Corey, Kara, Timber, Tahnee, Buell, CJ, Tom and Jeffrey Robinson, Nicole Wilson, Victor and Wally ThreeIrons, Macklyn, Jr.(Kensey), Terence(Dari), Angel(Robert), Blayne(JoNeasa), Brodi(Mariah) Khole, Eldon, Shannon, Aurora, Kenny III, Kingston, Leland Jr., Tray, Frank, Alysa, Nikki, Carl, Blake, Alysha, Tristan, Shalimar, Deshaydra, Angelena, Shawnee, Beatrice, Jorgi, Jovonne, Jericho, Kaselei, Daseian, Kaia, Tennesin, Mitchell, Jr., Yasway, Shatorrie, Chaynin, Kaden, Blaze, Araya, Alorah, Cyrill, Pearlene, Taya, Fanny, Tylea, Cesar, Peyton, Andy Mae, Nicolas, Mackenzie, Ali, Cyrus, Katari(Zack), Dewey, Huey(Jeni), and Lavonda; special grandchildren, Keiran and Brielle Foote.
Joy is a descendent of Hump Back Woman Survisor of the sand Creek Massacre, Jessie Blackbear Bixby, Mary Bixby Eastman, Lucy Eastman, Beartusk families; as well as the following; Pease, Two bulls and Whitewolfs of South Dakota, Black Horse, Redwoman, Rowland, Shoulderblade, Yellownose, Tangled Yellow Hair, Bearcomesout, Starvingbear, Harris, Strangeowl, Killsontop, Littlebird, Oldbear, Greeny, Flores, LaFranier, Parker, Lafever, Bolson, Brien, Littlewhirlwind, Whitedirt, Pine, Red Cherries, Big Foot, Barton, Woodenlegs, Fox Curley, Sherman, Bloor, Storm, Fisher, Wolfblack, Yellowrobe, Highpine, American Horse, selage, Gray, Tallwhiteman, Eagle and Whiteman. Please accept our apologies if we have forgotten you for our family is very large.
The family would like to thank the medical facilities at the St. Vincents Hospital; Katalyn, Kristy, Karen, and Mandy for their part in taking care our Sister.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday June 21, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Immediately After the Funeral Service
Friday June 22, 2018
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday June 21, 2018
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Immediately After the Funeral Service
Friday June 22, 2018
Alison Bixby Memorial Gardens
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Williams Family says
The death of a loved one is the most devastating experiences a family can face. At times, the loss may seem unbearable. Please know that there are those who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with the family during this difficult time of grief. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jim and Rita Alderman & Family says
It is so sad to hear of Baby Joy’s passing she was a joyful lady fitting her name and really carried on with the virtues inherent to the wonderful Whitewolf family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all and am saddened by the fact there is one less cousin to hug at Pow Wow. God bless her and all the family during this time of loss
Grace Larson says
It is with deep sorrow I am reading of Joy’s passing. My heart goes out to her loved ones. She was a wonderful person.
Dewey Foote says
R.I.P. AUNTIE JOY….I LOVED VISITING WITH YOU ALL THE TIME….YOUR GONNA BE MISSED BY EVERYONE, INCLUDING MYSELF….BUT PRAYING FOR MY COUSINS JOE N EDDIE N ELVIRA N CHRISTIE!!!!
Samantha Killsnight & Family says
Our Thoughts and Prayers to joys family
Event Spotted Wolf says
Sending my condolences to the family. I visited Joy a couple days before she left with her angel Sarah. I never thought our last visit was going to be the last, we laughed and give each other our last hugs. Joy was always kind and loving to me and I will cherish those memories. Until we meet again…R. I. P Joy.
Michele TallBull says
Thanks for calling me on my Birthday to Wish me a Happy Day and to say I am Catching Up to You in Age !!! Haha haha had a Good Laugh !!!! Really gonna Miss your Laugh an Smile, Our visits however brief or Long they were. My Life’s time Shared with You will always be Remembered and Cherished. Until we meet again at the next camp you will Truely Be Missed bye ME !!!!! Love You !!!! Auntie “Baby Joy” !!!!!!!
Cecelia Big Back says
Just wanted to say that she was good friend to my Sister that I lost this past year who I still miss very much. May God Bless all her family.
Williamette Rising Sun says
Christie, my deepest condolences to you n your family! My prayers are with you!
Georgia Ann Burns says
Prayers for all of Joy’s family sending prayers of strength and healing!!??
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I want to remember her…the last time I saw and visited with her!!
May God hold you all of you in his arms
and comfort your broken hearts!!!???????
Ann (Porter) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to the family; Christie, Elvira, Joe, Eddie, Justin, Eloise, Isadore, Letha & Priscilla and entire family. Know she’s not in pain no more. Prayers for you all. Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun & Family
Sheila Eastman says
So sorry for your loss. Our condolences On behalf of my parents Marvin & Gayle Eastman and myself
Denise swank says
Rest in paradise momma joy. Gunna miss your phone calls. No more pain. Give paulie a hug for me Decheiya n taezha. Life with all relations gone on must be wonderful. Till we meet again.
Candice ( IRON) Taksh says
~♡~ Rest in Peace Joy, (((((Hugs to you all )))))) with my Condolence I’ll Always Cherish our Memories when we all got together, you all played Cards At each others homes, you were always so kind inviting and loved to make conversation And I loved you for that! Love, Candice and my sibilings ~♡~
Joleen Spang says
I am so very sorry, Isidore, Eloise, Letha, Joe and the rest of the family I will miss her the last time I seen her was at the depot and I gave her hug she had such a good heart and good spirit I know she is being greeted in Heaven.
ROBERT J. LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF JOY WHITEWOLF FOOTE, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
S.O. says
To the family sorry for your loss. May the God of tender mercy comfort your hearts at this most difficult time.(Psalms 34:18)