Opalita Rose Marshall, age 54, Vo’kesa’e, Crooked Nose Woman was born on July 1st, 1966 to Elsie Whitehawk and Arthur Marshall, Sr. Opie as everyone knew her, was called home on September 9, 2020. Opie was a Northern Cheyenne Tribal member and was born and raised in Lame Deer where she was raised by her grandmother, Alice Medicine Flying.
Opie attended school at Lame Deer Public School then later attended Basin City School in Washington. Opie worked as a wildland fire fighter camp crew, full time grandma and sawmill worker.
Opie married Alfred Nightwalker on December 24, 1997 and from this union had two daughters and two sons: Wendy Marshall (Clint), Brandi Nightwalker (Jalen), Nick Nightwalker (Nicole) and Tyrell Nightwalker (Josie), Cole Twomoons. They later parted ways then met Vernon Otherbull whom she has been with for the past 18 years.
Opie loved being a grandma, spending time with them and her kids. She showed her unconditional love by always making sure she spent quality time with each and every grandbaby and kids. Opie loved to make fry bread, oven bread, and cut meat whenever her boys brought a deer back to make dry meat.
Opie was a very nice person, always going out of her way to make sure everyone was okay, she was the best grandma anyone could ask for, and she made it known. Her grandkids were her world and she was proud of all her kid’s accomplishments.
Opie left behind her siblings, Tony (Deanne) Marshall, Arlene (Crawford) Marshall, Ursula Khron and James Tallwhiteman. Her other sisters and brothers; Imelda Barney, Joyce Woundedeye, Mildred Redcherries, Davis, Oliver and Melvin Woundedeye, Joetta Bearcomesout; special grandsons and granddaughters, Joseph Haugen III, Dantrell Haugen, Peyton Haugen, Landyn Nightwalker, Carmen Nightwalker, Braelyn Nightwalker, Jae’lyas Davinia O, Teralius H, George H, and Mason S.; nieces, Christina R (namesake) Ana R, April S., Paige M., Cameron M, Casey R; nephews, Joshua (Georgina) M., Parker M., Tristan L., Bryce Killsontop, Coolidge Killsontop, Kaden Walksnice.
She is survived by her extened families of Long Jaw, Bearcomesout, Walksalong, Bearchum, Ryan, Woundedeye, Tallwhiteman, Medicineflying, Little Oldman, Whitehawk, Medicine Top, Fightingbears, and Nightwalker.
Opie is preceded in death by her parents, grandmother, Alice Medicineflying; brothers, Art Marshall, David and Victor; sister, Wendy; uncles, Robert (Rose) Bearchum Sr., Vann Ryan Sr., John Whitehawk; nephews, Davis Woundedeye Jr. (baby Davis); best friends, Maxine Spang and Leanne Weaselbear.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday September 16, 2020
Birney Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
Service Schedule
Graveside Service
11:00 a.m.
Wednesday September 16, 2020
Birney Cemetery
Lame Deer, Montana 59043
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ROBERT LITTLE WOLF says
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
Brooke Whitewolf says
Sending condolences to the family. she will be missed.
Ann (Strange Owl) Knows His Gun says
Sincere Condolences to Opie Family. Prayers & RIP Opie
VJ, Amy White Woman & family says
Sincere condolences to Tyrell, Nick & family for the loss of your mother/grandmother. 💔 R.I.P. Opie, Journey well. ❤️
Marie Smart says
Very sorry to hear my old friend has passed. I’ve thought of her often over the years and had some good conversations over the phone with her. She was a sweet friend. Loved her laugh and her sense of humor. She was very proud of her children and grandchildren. She sent me some pictures over the years of her beautiful family. My condolences to you all.
Mary says
I am so sorry to hear of Opi passing. Your family will be in my prayers. She was very kind, and was always pleasant We will see our loved ones again
anthony marshall says
today I cried, there will be more days like this. Shall I wither and fall like a leaf. how can I go on or find a way to be strong. will I ever again enjoy lifes sweet song. sometimes a warm memory sheds light in the dark and eases the pain. Then flits away in silence and I’m alone. How can I fill the void you have left in my heart? then I look at a photo of your smiling face, And for a moment I escape to a serene happy place. Remembering your laughter and all you would do. Allow me the agony of missing you, teach my grieving soul how to cope, let the gentle breeze chase griefs dark clouds away. show me a path towards a better day, when I visit your grave where you liein eternal peace. I know that death and heaven brought you release. I try to envision your joy with momma and daddy. And until I join you that will have to be enough for me. For all the remaining seasons of my life on earth, there will always be days I’LL miss your sweet smile. And sometimes, I’ll sadly long for all the yesterdays. missing our talks and gentle understandings. Until I journey to you to that peaceful place and see you again. Your forever Brother Tony I love you Sister!!
Brandi says
I miss you everyday..
Landyn Nightwalker says
Miss you tell the end of every day