On November 30th 2021, at approx. 2:30 am in the Riverstone Hospital mene’e’e has ended her footprints. She is now rejoicing with her family that has gone on before her.
She was born in the winter in a log cabin in Lame Deer, MT to Julia and Charles Whitedirt. She eventually was the oldest sibling of eight Leona Littlewolf, Patrick Whitedirt Sr, Mary Walkslast, Lucy Littlewhiteman, Gilbert Whitedirt, Imogene Dewey, and Lena Sooktis. Mene’e’e was raised by her aunt and in her younger years she was breaking horses, helping around the ranch, eventually when she was old enough to start school. She was then sent to Mission Boarding School in Ashland, MT with Leona and Pat.
Later on when she was able to work she started at Guilds arts and craft, then she went on to be a labor at Dull Knife, after that she went off to work at The Mission in Ashland sorting mail and in the jewelry department, then she ended with working for Mother goose Daycare in Lame Deer. She also made moccasins, and cradleboards for members of the community.
She then went onto explore the world, in her journeys she later then met her significant other(s) where she was blessed with her first child a baby girl named Linda Lou, then came Farley Dean, Bonnie Belle, Elrena, Maynard, Jacqueline, and the baby Herbie Joseph. Also her adopted children John Charette Jr (Debbie), Clara Harris, Theda Foote, and Patricia Brady (Limpy), Joe Martinez and Perry Lilly from wolf point.
Mae’s favorite things to do was go garage saling, doing crossword books, making blankets, making dolls, staring out the window watching cars go by, she really loved to visit. Especially when her neighbor Eva Bearchum would come stop by for a cup of tea. She also loved to go sit up town and stare at everybody either in Lame Deer, or Billings. She was a highly regarded fluent speaker of the Cheyenne Language.
In her later years she became a grandmother to her first grandchild Johnny Whitedirt. Then came Marlin Whitedirt (Lynette), Baby Gilbert, Ledeana Kaye, Ronald Dean, Chester, Stella Jean (Pete), Desirae and Desmona, Deon Jayce, Karico, Brandon Lee, Sharee Noel (John), Shanae, Kayla Jo, Charles, Maynard James and Farley Dean. Great-Grandchildren oldest to youngest Johnny Jr, Mariah Rose (Ivan), Daron Leigh, Darlyn Marne, Danny Lee, Tinelle, Merlin Del, Nathaniel, Brandon Scott, Crystal, Savanna, Jamie Leigh, Keaton, Micah Rae, Mylo D’jay, LyndaLou, Dominic Trae, Liousia Mae, Kayenta, Deonae Sue, Ahmara Leeona, Kailyn, Ian James, Detinee, Shylee, Graylei Aspen, Johnny Lee, Cheykota, Sonnen. Great-Great-Grandchildren oldest to youngest Jayce Luwon, Cameron James, Astraea Ledeana, June Skies, Carsyn Maria, Makiah Lane.
Perceding Mae in death are her parents, Charles and Julia, Sisters: Mary, Lucy, Leona, Lena. Brothers: Patrick, Gilbert. Daughters: Linda Lou, Jackeline. Sons: Farley, Maynard, Herbie. Grandchildren: Ledeana Kaye, Ronald Dean, Deon Jayce,
Survivors include her Daughters Bonnie Belle, Elrena Whitedirt. Sister: Imogene (Lafe) Dewey. Nieces: Lucille, Baby Girl (Mary), Amy, Julia, Pamela, Tamera, Jennifer, Kristen.
Extended familys will include WhistlingElk, Brady/Braided hair, Tallbulls, Yelloweyes, Fox, Elk Shoulder, SpottedElk, Whitewof, Strange Owl, Limpy, OldElk, Onion, BirdinGround, Seminole, as well as many other far too numerous to mention.
Please accept our dearest apology if we failed to mention your name as this has been the most difficult time losing our patriarch for the White Dirt family. Remember Grandma loved everyone and she wanted us to be together to know where we come from.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday December 3, 2021
Gilbert Whitedirt Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday December 4, 2021
Gilbert Whitedirt Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday December 4, 2021
Whitedirt Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Friday December 3, 2021
Gilbert Whitedirt Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Saturday December 4, 2021
Gilbert Whitedirt Home
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Saturday December 4, 2021
Whitedirt Family Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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Diana McLean says
Condolences to the family. Mae was a wonderful daycare provider for the Mother Goose Daycare Center here in Lame Deer. Too many good and loving Cheyennes lost these past 2 years.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF MAE WHITEDIRT, THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOSS OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
Marlin Whitedirt & family says
RIP Gramma Mae you will be dearly missed by us all. 💔😭
tamera sooktis-mann says
Aunty Mae: you are going to be missed. Thank you for all the crazy memories. You was a joy to have around. There was never a dull moment with you. I will cherish all the memories we had together. I’m sure that your baby sister Lena, is happy to see you. Even tho, I would rather have you here with me, (I am not going to be selfish), journey well, and like we always say- don’t look back. If I was granted one wish in this crazy world of ours, my one wish would be, for the creator to have phone, so I can call you and my mom and my dad and grandpa and grandma….i’m going to miss you so much….(tears)…. 🙁
Michelle Iceman (Littlewhiteman) says
Grandma Mae, forever in my heart.
Alyssa Ragsdale says
Condolences to all her family.
Monica Norse says
Auntie Mae…..May your journey be grand as you are reunited with all those who have gone on before you. I will miss you and your stories and humor.
Sending my condolences love prayers and hugs to Alrena and Bonnie and all her grandchildren.
Marlee Killsnight says
Condolences to the family
Eloise Whitewolf says
Prayers and condolences to the family.
Mary Dillon says
My love and sincere sympathy to all of Maes family. I will always remember how good she was to me— always making me feel welcome. She had my greatest respect.
Your family is in my prayers. Mary Dillon
Aster Berhane says
My very beloved patient. I am very sad to see you gone. I missed you dearly. I will see you when Jesus comes. Rest for now. It was always a joy to see you