Meska Ann Whiteman, 43 of Billings was called home by Maheo on August 11, 2024. Meska was born January 16, 1981, to Edwin D. Whiteman Sr & Audrey Wolfblack Whiteman. Ma’estohona’e “Bending Over Woman” was her given Indian name by Mary Bigfoot.
Meska was the 3rd born of 6 children. Her early years consisted of her jingle dress dancing and attending numerous Pow Wow events all over with her family. Later she enjoyed watching her brother Edwin Jr. and Donovan play basketball, along with chilling and jamming out to music with her 300 3locc family.
Meska started her education at St. Labre Indian School, then finished with her schooling in Billings, MT. to become a beautician. Meska was also an accomplished person when it came to braiding hair.
Meska welcomed Michael Gotti Crispin Jr., on December 22, 1998, Josiah Armato Crispin on November 11, 2000, Alice Rae Limberhand on June 23, 2005, Michael James Cheney on November 18, 2016.
Meska is preceded in death by her father, Edwin D. Whiteman Sr., her daughter Alice R. Limberhand, sons Michael G. Crispin Jr. and Josiah A. Crispin and sister Laura Redbird. Meska is survived by her mother, Audrey Whiteman, son, Michael J. Cheney, brothers, Marvette Oldman, Edwin D. Whiteman Jr., Darren S. Whiteman and Ron O. Whiteman, sisters, Alicia BigBack, Teeka Whiteman and Judith Whiteman, adopted son Ruben C. Runsabove. She was Lena’s beloved friend, four grandkids, Leandro and Michael Jr., Stephon and Maisley, nieces and nephews: Deeka, Loretta, Sienna, Precious, Isaac, Anfernee, Keana, Kiara, Alice, Alyssa, Dornie III, Darren, Demeka, Delores, Eldin and Hilary. Family from 300 3locc, as well as family from Texas.
She was a mother, sister, aunt and homegirl to many.
Meska’s extended families include Vallie, Wolfblacks, Gardners, Woodenlegs, Blackwolfs, Killsnight, RockRoads, KillsOnTop, Bigfoot, Wolfnames, BigBack. Our family is large and too numerous to mention. We apologize if we missed any names.
Kristin Krank says
I’m really sad, she was a very good friend, I will miss her funny laugh and jokes. LOVE YA SIS, R.I.P. LOVE KRISPY!!!
Tanaya Tromblee says
I love you Meska you will be with me always in my heart🤟🏽You scored me allot of things when we met. You taught me how to be strong and care for myself first because no one else would . I love you sister. Rest in paradise, your free baby girl, no more pain 🙏🙏🙏
Rebecca Morrison says
Meska was one of my first friends, our moms were friends. Prayers to her family my heart is with you.
Dot says
Sending hugs and prayers to the fam(ILY) my condolences to the family.
Cheyenne Hendrickson says
R.I.P my friend