Mardell Woodenlegs, age 53, of Busby passed away on August 26, 2020 in Lame Deer, MT. She was born on December 22, 1965 to Matthew Woodenlegs Sr and Effie Whitewolf.
Mardell attended Lame Deer Public School through the 8th Grade and attained her GED at the Kicking Horse Job Corps Center in Ronan Mt. She was a Ranch Hand, Firefighter, Camp Crew, Mechanic, Bead Artist CNA, and just recently was hired as a Personal Care Assistant for her Mother and Sister.
She met Ronald Spang in the Early 80’s and they had 3 children: Jeffrey, Tamara, and Tracy. She later separated from Ronald, then met Raymond Holmes Jr., and they had Two children – Thomas Holmes and Lyle Holmes.
She separated and later met Francis August Wilson (bullet) who preceded her.
She is survived by her Sisters: Diane, Eloise, Colleen, Addie, Lola, Rachel, Jocelyn, Susan, Lexi, Terri, Rachel, April, Lola; Brothers: Jeffrey and Mattie Woodenlegs, Darrell Bixby, J. David, Mark Roundstone, Joe Jr., Tom Sr., Dana and Robert (Pius); Special Friends: Marie Wilson, Kassi Tallbull, Twila, Doreen Birdtail, Bobbi Sequi, Priscilla TallBull (Auntie), Maxine (Pudgie) Rachel, Leanne, Melvin Sr. , Shirley, Sable, Derek, Jennifer, Allthea Gleason, Cleone HighWalking, and we are sorry if we missed you, she made friends wherever she went; Aunts: Anna Mae Whitewolf, Alvina Moore, and Charlotte Bearrobe, all preceded her; Uncles: Rick Smith, Gilbert Whitedirt; Aunts: Freida Smith, Rachel Carroll, Imogene Dewey, May Whitedirt and too numerous to mention, sorry if we didn’t get you on the obit; Grandchildren: Cole, Kasey, Houston, Tyreston, Ty’laDawn, Tysha, Tyce, Tyesha, Baby Willie, Tyissmana, Winnie, Treshawn, Sky Jr, Baby Jojo, Colette, Rainee, Nate Jr, Amaree, Na’tae, Alias (Elliot) Ta’nae, Lance, James, Lyla, Baby Lyle, Riley Rain, D’shawn, Baby Addie, Baby Brad, Braden, Colt, Cassius, Kyra, JacksonQ, Mykal, James Jr, Aniyah, Adainya, Liberty, Kelly, Alize James Jr, Bruce, Dallon, Amazing Day, Trulite, Kenyan; Nieces: Rhea, Dallas, Demi, Charlotte, Roni, Kristina, Padena, Alicia, Krystal, Victoria, Charlotte, Deanna; Nephews: Michael, Quincy, Nathan, Bradley, Hoss, Abel, Emmanuel, Chase, Christopher, Oda Sr, Skylar, Stryker, Rusty, Wacey, James, Darrell Jr, CACTUS, Marlin; Step Children: Aaron and Brandon Matue; Uncle: Rick Smith; Extended families include: Whitewolf, Bearrobe, Moore, Whistling Elk, Seminole, White Dirt, Roundstone. Please accept our apology if we missed you, as our family is large.
Mardell was always getting her friends and family to laugh and have a good time. She was the bestest ever.. One of a kind who wouldn’t leave anyone hanging….
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Lisa Limpy-just says
God bless your travel home my friend. Your friendship is priceless. Your heart is pure gold. May the Lord send his angels for your escort.
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
TO THE FAMILY OF MARDELL WOODENLEGS, 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.
Bonnie Bigback says
To all in Mardell’s family, my sincere condolences.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Prayers for Mattie and family. So sad for this tragic news. I hadn’t talk to Mardell in years. Totally shocking news. May she RIP
Randy and Cora Stennerson says
Mardell was always a friendly person. Haven’t seen her for awhile but she will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Kristin Sooktis, Seattle WA says
You were like a big sister.
My heart goes out to you, cousin. There ain’t no ending.
Love you and I’ll always miss you.
Althea says
Heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family,she was my childhood friend,we had so many good times and a few bad..one thing tho..she always had a good laugh and a big smile..may you journey well Sis…
Amber Bear Don't Walk says
May Maheo greet you when you arrive at camp. My heart hurts in more places than you, and time was precious. I wished I would’ve used it wisely the week before. You were a great friend to me, MY prayers are with you family during their time of need. R.I.P. MARDELL!!!
Marsha Small says
Mardell,
You truly had the most amazing humor. Always good to see you.
Say hello to the crew for me.
Condolences to all the families and communities.
Keshia Eagle says
My condolences my always smiling friend was glad to meet you safe journey my friend your a guardian angel for your family now
Shane small says
When we meet again it’s “coffee Royales,” for us both…RIP..cowgirl..
Andrita Harris says
My deepest condolences to Woodenlegs & Whitewolf Family. Mardell you are 1 crazy gal, always had fun during shipping season. RIP friend. God Bless
April Moore says
Am going miss you sister R.I.P my sister Mardell
Marie wilson says
Merdell was one of my best friends we did alot together she would always pop her head in my house and say pignuts did I tell you I hated you today and I would say no and she would tell me and I would tell her back she did alot for me I’m goin to miss her Soo much
Roberto Whitewolf says
I love you auntie, may you Rest In Peace along with our family. Tell them and all the angels I said hi. I love you, you will always be in my heart and by my side auntie.
Mattie Woodenlegs says
Sister,
As hard as it was for me to make your funeral arrangements I got it done. I’m going to miss you so much n my heart broke when I found out…til we meet again….
Dorothy Seminole/Whitedirt says
sorry for your loss to the family, Mardell was always good to me when i saw her, going to be greatly missed </3
Sable says
Mardell, you were a part of our family. This is a tough loss for me- and my girls. Kambryn has been wearing the ring you gave her for the last 3 weeks. Thank you for helping my mom when she needed it. Praying for the family, especially Tamara and all of your adorable grand babies ♥️ RIP- I know you are hangin with Bullet right now!
Severt Family says
Condolences to the family.