Kortni Kathryn South of Jordan, MT passed away May 29, 2017 in a tragic vehicle accident. Kortni was born December 28, 2001 in Miles City, MT to Kent and Chevell (Ryan) South.
Kortni, also known as Tootie or Bugs, attended school in Jordan. She would have been a sophomore this fall at GCDHS. One of her accomplishments was becoming quite an athlete. She joked about not knowing where she got this skill, as no one in her immediate family was very athletic! She enjoyed playing volleyball and was a very aggressive basketball player. Kortni enjoyed her school years making many friends and spending time with them and their families. Summers were spent at the pool and the family cabin at Hell Creek swimming, boating, skiing, tubing, and fishing. Kortni faced her world head on and her dream was to become an RN. She just recently started taking CNA classes. She was a beautiful kind person with an infectious smile and sense of humor. Everyone fell in love with her. Heaven now has a special angel.
Kortni is survived by her parents, Kent and Chevell South, sister Samantha South, brother Jake South, grandparents Kenneth and Kathy South and Tom and Shelley Ryan, great grandmother Freda Stinebaugh, great grandfather Ralph Clark, aunt Kristy (Nathan) Saylor and family, Uncle Kevin (Tonya) South and family, Uncle Kenneth Ryan and family as well as numerous other great aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Kortni was preceded in death by her great grandparents; Joey and Margret South, Kay Clark, Roy Stinebaugh, and George and Joyce Ryan.
We will never forget the moment your heart stopped and ours kept beating!
Graveside services will be Thursday June 1, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Stinebaugh family cemetery at the Kenneth Ryan Ranch north of Jordan on the Hell Creek Road.
Donations may be made to the Jordan Athletic Club or to the charity of their choice.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 1, 2017
Stinebaugh Family Cemetery
8.9 Miles on Hell Creek Rd.
Jordan, Montana 59337
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday June 1, 2017
Stinebaugh Family Cemetery
8.9 Miles on Hell Creek Rd.
Jordan, Montana 59337
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Kailah Hafla says
Kortni you were sweet and kind. You could show me good even in some of the badest times. You were an amazing athlete and fun to play with… I will always miss you…
Montana says
I love you, Tooti Fruiti.
Greg Wolff says
Kortni you always had a smile. Had an incredible outlook on life and spread it to everyone that was near you. It was an honor and privilege to know you. You are and always will be remembered for the joy you brought and will be deeply missed at every occasion.
Tonya South says
Oh Kortni. The trouble you and Katie always managed to get into. I was certain that you 2 would go to jail. Of course it wouldnt have been anything super serious. You were loved so very much. I know you will live in our hearts forever. Rest in peace sweet girl
Bill & Madonna Ryan says
Sorry for your loss you are in our prayers …
Leslie Manning says
Sorry for your loss prays your way
Jennifer Wilson-Darmofal says
Holding your family close to my heart. There are no words to describe the loss of a child. Be kind to yourselves and remember to breathe.’
Glen and Teena Bollinger says
Kortani was such a joy to be around at school, and she will be deeply missed. Heaven gained a special angel. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in the days ahead. Sending deepest sympathy to all the family. God Bless!
Glen and Teena Bollinger
Robert and Carol McNutt says
Our deepest sympathy to the South,Clark,Ryan,and Steinbaugh Families. The loss will be felt in Garfield Co. For years to come. The whole communities heart is bleeding and no great words come to mind. Our prayers are for some relief of pain.
Annette Gorton says
I am heartbroken over your tremendous loss. Kortni’s beautiful soul was a brilliant light, and she will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Praying for your family during this difficult time.
Roger and Darlene Root says
So sorry for your tragic loss..prayers for you all..keep your memories close.
Ashley Mothershead says
I will miss Kortni so much! She was a beautiful person inside and out. Thinking of you all and praying for strength, peace and comfort during this time.
Chelsea Wright says
I will miss Kortni so so much. Words can’t describe how much she meant to me. We all love you♡ Prayers to all friends and family!
Candy huseby says
South and Ryan family,
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all at this time. God bless
Candy Bollinger Huseby
Glenda Heitz Burton says
So sadden for a beautiful life cut so short. Prayers for All her family and friends.
Sabra Murnion says
My deepest sympathies to all who loved Kortni. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless….
Jennie Hilderman-Wilson says
There wasn’t s person you came across or a child you didn’t love on. You had your momma’ heart and your daddy’s fight. The perfect storm. I love and will miss you forever.
Tim and Cheri Hafla says
Our deepest sympathy to all the South and Ryan Families in the loss of your precious angel, may God help you all thru this time. Of sorrow..
Lori and Jerry says
You are all in our thoughts and Prayers, Kortni will be missed by all who knew her, I will always remember the scared little girl on her first days of preschool, I loved having her in class. RIP beautiful Angel
Katherine loehding says
So sad to lose such a lovely young girl. Sincere condolences to you all, Kevin and Tonya.
Mark and Katie Johnson says
May God give you strength. Mark so enjoyed “learning to wrestle”” calves with Kortni on Wednesday. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Mary (Muff) Engdahl says
To all the Ryan and South families,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this tragic loss of such a beautiful angel. Hold your memories close in your hearts as they will help you through the hard days ahead.
Wendy Hunter (Barnes) says
Sara and I are just heartbroken. Kent, Chevell, Jake and Sami… We are praying for you. Sara’s visits to Jordan will be forever changed… She will cherish the good memories.
Jo Ryan says
Kent, Chevell, Jake, Sami, Tom, Shelley, Ross, Kathy & Kenny and all the rest of the family and the town of Jordan: There are no words to describe what you are going through. I hope you all work together and find Peace with this terrible tragedy. Just feel blessed that you are in a community where you are so loved. My sincere condolences to you all.
Angela Peeler Younger says
So sorry for your loss.. thoughts and prayers that you will find peace during this tragic time..
Phil and Darlene Shawver says
Sending Condolences , Prayers and Love to Kent ,Chevell , Sami, Jake ,Ken, Kathy, Tom, Shelley, and all the rest of the family . There are no words to say how sorry we are for your loss. Hopefully you can find comfort in all of the great memories you have and in the Comfort of Gods Love, We are here for you if we can help in any way. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU
Cindy Stanton says
I am sincerely sorry for all of Kortni’s family & friends. This is not a loss anyone should have to suffer. You all remain in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for peace and comfort for each of you.
Kristy Harbaugh says
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with. God bless.
Karen Barnes says
To all of Kortni’s family – My heart is so saddened to know that you have lost this young angel – she was such a fun loving, caring girl who threw herself completely into whatever she was doing. I will forever miss her coming to my house with granddaughter Sara and the twins in the summertime – may all your good memories help to comfort all of you in the hard times ahead. I will be thinking of all of you and would be glad to help in any way .
Ginger/Arnie Weber says
Our prayers go out for all of Kortni’s family!! She was a beautiful girl inside and out, we loved everything about her.
We are asking God to give each one of them comfort and peace in their time as they need in the days ahead. This great Aunt will always remember how sweet she was. I thank God for all the memories, pictures and many hugs from her. Love you all
Aunt Ginger and Uncle Arnie
Kathy Montgomery Gangner and Dale Gangner says
There are no words that can make the pain less, but may you find comfort in knowing that God shared his angel with you for a little while, but then He wanted her home. Thoughts and prayers are coming your way as you begin the difficult task of living without her.
Curtis & Flossie Phipps says
Sorry to here of your great loss. Kortni was a wonderful girl & we had much respect for her. She was always friendly & knew us no matter where she was or what she was doing. Our prayers are going out to all her family & friends. I like to think she has just gone on a vacation & we will see her again. She is a special angel.
DJ and Gloria Rath Milroy says
Much love and most heartfelt sympathy to all of Kortni’s family. At times such as this it is so difficult to put into words exactly what the heart is feeling. Just know that I carry all of you in my thoughts and prayers and also in my heart. May our Lord walk with each of you and bring you strenghth and peace.
Stacie Hilderman says
My heart breaks for all of you! You are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Drew & Marni Gaskill says
I’m the assistant volleyball coach from Broadus and remember Kortni being a great player with a bright smile last year. We’ve been in a similar situation as my husband’s sister recently passed away from a car accident and we hope you can find some comfort in knowing someone in the same boat has been keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers the past few weeks. Keep your faith and take care.
B. J.Hylton says
So deeply sorry about the death of Kortni. Losing someone so tragically is heartbreaking, and I want to send my sincere condolences to your family and friends. Death is not what God wanted for mankind, he created us to live forever. Life would have been so different, if Adam and Eve had listened to God. Because of their rebellious attitute, they brought sin and death to all mankind. To save mankind, God sent his only-begotten son, Jesus Christ, to earth to give his life for us, thus, giving mankind an opportunity for life. (John 3:16) While on earth Jesus demonstrated on a small scale what he will do for mankind on a far grander scale in the near future. He healed the sick, lame, blind and even raised the dead. When his dear friend Lazarus passed away, the Bible says, he gave way to tears, then looking toward heaven, he prayed and said in a loud voice, Lazarus come out! Lazarus came out wrapped in a cloth and Jesus asked them to remove it. (John 11:38-44) We, too, have the resurrection hope to look forward to. It will be a time of great joy being reunited with our loved ones again. John 5:28, 29, Acts 24:15 tell us about this. Until then, Isaiah 41:10, 13 says, God will take you by the right hand saying, do not be afraid for I am with you. God promises to be there every step of the way during this difficult time, and I hope these comforting scriptures bring you a measure of hope. Christian hope and love