Louella M Russette, Eehe’e “Camps All over woman” departed this life on Nov, 28th 2013 in the arms of her children. She was born on May 5th 1952 to Joseph Firecrow and Elva Stands In Timber, she grew up on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and attended school at St Labre and Busby. Our Mother was well known for her beautiful beadwork, her loving smile, her laughter and her courageous heart.
Louella was employed with Follow Through for the LDPS and St Labre, She was also employed with Cheyano Designs as a bead artist at this time she created some beautiful jackets, shirts, and other works of art. 2 of her jackets are owned by Randy Travis and Steven Segall. Her beadwork is known nationwide and she has work on the east coast as well as the west coast. Louella was also employed with the Northern Cheyenne Headstart program where she was employed for close to 20 years. She taught a lot of children and would tell fond stories of her days at Rainbow Center.
Louella was family oriented she loved being with her 2 special nieces Erica Timber and Denise Swank, Denise and Louella were more like sisters they were close and spent most of their time together before Denise moved to Oklahoma City, she also enjoyed the company of her sisters brothers and very special friends. The love of her life was her children, she dedicated her life to her 8 children and her 9 grandchildren, and there wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her family. She was present at almost every one of her grandchildren’s births and even traveled to Washington State to see the birth of Lil’ Eehe’e Caleigh Jean Brown. She had a very special bond with her Granddaughter Lilliana Gracie who she affectionately called Anna Grace, these two would fight and argue and laugh and tease each other. Louella’s favorite past times were watching her soap operas, beading, visiting with her family and friends, listening to music, and watching the latest of movies.
Louella was proceeded in death by her son Omero James Firecrow, her sister Sheila Timentwa, her parents Joe Firecrow and Elva Stands In Timber, adopted mother Ella Walkslast TallBull who she had a special bond with, her grandparents John and Josie Onebear Stands In Timber, her nephew Michael Ortega and niece Natalie Rose Jones, as well as other loved family members who were close to heart.
Louella is survived by her children Melissa (Eldon) Brown, Phylliss (Mike) Firecrow-Hatten, Robert (Trina) Brien IV, Bruce Skyles Firecrow, Jon Firecrow, James Russette III, Calvin Russette. her sisters Josephine, Alvina, Marion and LaVonne Firecrow, Charlotte Whitecrane, Zippy Tallbull, Brenda Timber, Stella Ortega, Janelle Timber Jones, her brothers Joe Jr (JoAnn), Ronald, John, Ivan, Ira Firecrow, Eric Timber, Francis OldDwarf. her grandchildren Calvin, Caleigh, Caleb Brown, Johnathen Wolf, Lilliana Sandcrane, Storm, Tiri, Harlee Brien, and Realand Russell. Special friends Maxine Spang and Ike Standingalone, special nieces Erica Timber and Denise Swank. Her uncle Emmet Timber, numerous nieces and nephews who she loved and cared for very much. She is also survived by the Stands In Timbers, Glenmores, and OneBears.
Traditional Wake will be 7:00 PM on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish.
Burial will follow in the Lame Deer Cemetery. Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home of Forsyth is assisting the family with these arrangements and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.stevensonandsons.com
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 2, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday December 2, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Funeral Service
10:00 AM
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Interment
Following Services
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Lame Deer Cemetery
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Luncheon
Following Graveside Services
Tuesday December 3, 2013
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Parish
Lame Deer, MT 59043
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Mary and Jolyn Dillon says
I was so sad and schocked to hear about Luella. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and our sincerest sympathy to all of you. Luella was such a sweet person and I enjoyed her so much, We always had something to laugh about. People like her is part of what made me love LameDeer. God will give you strenght and know that we will see our loved ones again.
Mary and Jolyn Dillon
Joleen Spang, Sheynia Spang says
Please know Jonathen, and family, at this hard tiime, we are thinking of you, and praying for you. We think a lot of you Jonathen, God will pull you thtough.
Love
Joleen and Sheynia
Angela Spotted Elk says
Phyllis and family, your mom was an awesome woman, she will always have a special place in my heart, just know that she is no longer in pain and will always be with you. Just be strong, and things will be OK. She always had a hug and a smile to share with me.
Andrita Harris says
Phyllis and Family
my prayers go out to you. I am thinking of you and your family.
Christy Bearchum says
I am so sorry for your loss, Phyliss and Jonathen, I know it a very tough time for you and your family, but knowing she is in heaven should bring some kind of comfort. We are here for you, and your family. God bless !
Clayton and Lisa Pretty On Top - Mason says
I will miss Louella she was a very kind person. I had the pleasure of working with her for a little while at headstart. She taught me well. I will miss her smile and stories. Sorry for the loss of a wonderful woman.
Diane Spotted Elk says
Louella was a very kind women and will be missed. sending prayers of comfort and peace to her family. may you find strength through Maheo.