On Monday October 15th God saw she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be, God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the Best. Nancy Jean Washington Ama’a tone’e “Lively Woman” was born on October 8th 1977 to Charlie Washington and Dolly Sandcrane. Nancy Jean was given a nickname “Panda” when she was a baby. Nancy Jean’s father passed away when she 10 months old, she had a step-father Ernest Littlemouth Sr. who adored Nancy Jean as his own daughter. Nancy Jean was raised by her Grandmother the late Nancy Sandcrane whom loved Nancy Jean so very dearly to her heart. Nancy Jean met Gabriel Hart in her High school years where then they made a very beautiful family with 2 daughters Josie and Shantel Hart and two sons Draven Hart and Tyren Washington. Nancy Jean was blessed with two granddaughter’s Tahria and Selah whom she loved and cared for with all she had along with another grandbaby on the way in which she was excited to meet. Nancy Jean lived with her mother in law Racheal LaRance in Lame Deer where she spent most of her time keeping the house nice and tidy. She was a proud mother of her Boys Draven and Tyren who played for the Morning Stars Basketball team, she was always there supporting them with her cheerleading spirit and pom-poms in her Morning Star colors with a recognizable lulu everyone knew she had. Nancy Jean had a big heart with sharing her unconditional love with all her nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives as well as the Morning Star Boys basketball team. She took in whoever was in need, welcoming them in, asking if you ate, or giving you uplifting words and encouragement. Nancy Jean had a unique sense of humor that made you smile when your feeling down or comforting you when you were sad or lonely. Nancy Jean would always tease you or make you laugh as she was a comical person you sure enjoyed being around with the most beautiful smile you’ll never forget. Nancy Jean had many family and friends whom she say hi or wave when she see you no matter where it was. She always made sure her kids were well cared for by cooking cleaning and doing things for them as they pleased, as she was a stay at home mom and was always there for them when they needed her. Nancy Jean’s loving precious beautiful soul will be truly missed as when ever a time of need or help she was always there to lean on or give you a hand. Her love was unconditional.
Nancy Jean leaves behind her family: Mother Dolly and Step-father Ernest LittleMouth Sr. Her kids: Josie (Kale)Hart, Draven(Cheyleigha)Hart, Tyren Washington, and Shantel Hart. Two granddaughters Tahira, Selah and a grandbaby along the way. Mother in law, Rachel LaRance; Her Sisters: September(Simon) WalksAlong, Darcy LittleMouth, Shawntay(Shawn) Oldman, Angie Sandcrane Libby(Barry)Webster, Jennifer SpottedElk-Goggles. Brothers: Preston LittleMouth Sr. Ernest”Ace”(Pat)LittleMouth Jr. Sheldon(Michelle) Sandcrane, Eldon Sandcrane, Charlie(Carolyn) Oldman, Forrest(Alta)Oldman, Isaac (Crystalynn) Washington, Henry(Shannon)Wilson, Brandon Doyle. Aunts: Patty Oldman, Deloris TakesEnemy, Agnes Dolye. Uncles: Alec(Cassandra)Sandcrane, Stanford Spoonhunter. As well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, uncles, aunties, grandmothers and grandfathers relatives: StandingElks, Washingtons, Littlemouths, Oldmans, Fridays, Antelope, Gamblers, Bells, Stewarts, Bellymules, Crazymules, Littlewolfs, LittleCoyotes, Footes, Fishers, Messers, RisingSuns, RedNecks, BigBacks, Longjaws, Fightingbears, Strangeowls, Littleoldmans, Walksalongs, too many too mention as you were all dear to her heart. Her friends she took as sisters: Clara Ann(Vincent) Whitecrane, Cheyenne Foote, Delrae(George) Elkshoulder, and Sonia Messer and Raven Oldman
She is preceded in death by her Grandmother and Grandfather: Nancy and Joe Sandcrane, Myrtle and Joe Oldman, Her Father: Charlie Washington, Sisters: Ernestine LittleMouth, Jocee Stewart, Rosella Woodenthigh. Brothers: Mike TakesEnemy, Neice: Shetae Sandcrane; father in law, Eugene Beaverheart, as well as other friends and relatives who have gone before us.
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday October 19, 2018
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday October 19, 2018
Birney Cemetery
Birney, Montana 59016
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Michelle M. says
Dear Sister, I am saddened to learn of your passing, however I understand all our time here in this physical world is limited. I am grateful we were able to grow up with each other. I will miss your laughs and smiles. I am glad we were able to tell each other we love each other with a good hug. No more heart ache, no more pain. Ne’Mehostse <3
– Michelle
ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
THE NORTHERN CHEYENNE CHIEF COUNCIL EXTEND THEIR MOST SINCERE CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF NANCY WASHINGTON AND PRAYERS FOR STRENGTH DURING THIS MOST SAD, SORROWFUL AND MOURNFUL TIME FOR THE LOST OF A BELOVED LOVE ONE.
labre kid says
nancy jean you were always like a auntie to me. It’s hard to know that i just seen you the other day when you came to my house to visit my mom and dad:( I know your kids will be taken care of and I know you’ll always watch them from above.
Thelma Beaverheart says
Blessings for your journey Nancy Jean, prayers for our grandchildren, prayers for family. .Love you Nancy…
Emma Harris says
So sorry to hear of her passing. She was always smiling and I really enjoyed her hugs. I feel blessed to have known her. She had issues but her smile was always there, big and bright.
Tuesday says
Nancy, a beautiful person inside n out! Im blessed to have met u. See u beautiful. Sending our love n prayers to the family. Love tuesday, lyric & skyla and xailei walker.
Allen Clubfoot Jr. says
Condolences to Nancy Jean’s children, grandchildren and family members.
R.I.P. Nancy Jean
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Deepest Condolences to my Sandcrane family. Prayers. Always sad to lose our loved ones. RIP Nancy Jean
Alan and Joleen Spagn says
Tyren, Draven Rachel, Shantel and Josie I am so very sorry for your loss please know we are with you in spirit and prayer. See you at school Tyren and Shantel.
California Girl says
Nancy, was sure good to know you and grandma nancy..that contagious smile you guys shared was amazing to see. God bless your family at this time …The LORD is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit-Psalm 34:18.
Tracie Small says
My condolences to the family. Panda was always a nice person. I remember Shantel. Loved all her kids. Sending my prayers.
Rebecca says
My condolences to Nancy’s family. May your memories of her and the Creators promise to “ comfort us in all our trials (2 Corinthians 1:2,3) help you at this difficult time.