Michelle Buckley was born August 6,1961 to Jennie Seminole Parker and Shirley Parker in Crow Agency, she was given her Cheyenne name by her grandma, May’ay’yoo ” women appears”. Growing up Michelle loved to ride horseback and help her dad and brothers on the Ranch. Her mom would get a kick out of her on branding days from watching her always gagging at the smell of things, if you grew up on a ranch I am sure you know the smells. Michelle was always dressed up, one time she had big fancy boots on ready to go and ended up having to get down in the mud to pull a calf and was mad her boots were ruined, if you knew Michelle I am sure you can picture the colorful praises coming out of her mouth. Michelle attended St. Labre Indian School where she made many memories and lots of friends. All through her High School years she spent them representing St. Labre as a cheerleader. After High School, Michelle had Toy at the age of 21, after Toy was born, she took a job working in Colstrip Mt at the Power Plant where she worked for about a year, then left for college where she went to school to be a counselor. Michelle comes from a family of chiefs who honored her when she received her buckskin dress. Michelle met the love of her life Carl in 1988 and they were later married in 1990 in a traditional wedding at the Parkers Poor Farm Ranch where she grew up, their marriage lasted for 33 years until Michelle lost carl to his battle of cancer. You could never catch one without the other. The love these two had for each other was one of a kind. When one of Michelle’s Brother first went into Sundance, her mom was teaching them how to lulu and jokes were being made about how Michelle sounded like a young coyote. Michelle always enjoyed a good laugh. One of the many things Michelle liked doing was making big dinners to cookouts for Super bowl parties that her and Carl enjoyed watching together. Michelle enjoyed large gatherings and welcomed praise for her cooking skills. One thing Michelle and Carl both loved to do was ride the Harley. They never missed a year of going to the Sturgis Rally. On their many trips to visit Carl’s family they would often take the Harley and make a little vacation out of it. Michelle loved jamming out to music she was a rock and roll kind of girl. Michelle loved antiques; she had the quite the collection. When Carl first became ill, Michelle was a dedicated care giver to him, making sure he was very well taken care of. Michelle and Carl were each other, their love, their life, it was always the two of them and their fur baby Tiny. We find comfort knowing that Michelle and Carl are reunited again. Love you all, Michelle.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday February 20, 2023
Rabbit Town Tin Hall
Rabbit Town, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday February 21, 2023
Rabbit Town Tin Hall
Ashland, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday February 21, 2023
Parkers Poor Farm
Ashland, Montana 59003
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Monday February 20, 2023
Rabbit Town Tin Hall
Rabbit Town, Montana 59003
Funeral Service
11:00 AM
Tuesday February 21, 2023
Rabbit Town Tin Hall
Ashland, Montana 59003
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Tuesday February 21, 2023
Parkers Poor Farm
Ashland, Montana 59003
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Deb McClaren says
Flora and Family, I’m so sorry to hear about Michelle’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Carrie Littlebird says
Our Prayers and Condolences to Parker Family.
Susan Parker Swanz says
Michelle’s heart is full once again as she is reunited in heaven with Carl. I pray for guidance and strength for Aunt Jenny, Flora and the rest of our Parker loved ones!
Peace and blessings be with all of you!
Susan Parker Swanz
Scott and Helen says
Your family is in our hearts and prayers.
Donna says
OMG! I can’t believe you’re gone I just seen you not to long ago. I will always remember you. We had lots of good times together thank you.
Danetta F says
Wait! What??? I had no idea you left this world. I am saddened by this. You were a good friend to me and I will forever be grateful for that. may Creator accept you into his arms to cherish forever. Prayers for your dear mamma and sister and brother. My deepest and sincerest condolences
Judy TWM says
Rest in peace, my cousin and friend. Some of my best memories are growing up with you. Deepest condolences to Jenny and the family.
Ryan Parker says
Rest in peace, Michelle. I was so glad to catch up with you at Aunt Beth’s funeral. I’m sure you and Carl are riding your Harleys right now, on your way to visit our family in Heaven.
Cora Goettl says
MICHELLE WAS MY BROTHER’s wife he adored her as all of us did, she was a great friend to us. I have so many memories of her making us laugh. We will miss her but am glad she is with Carl now in Heaven.
Sue Parker says
My condolences to Jenny and family.