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In Memory Of

Phyllis Talawyma, age 74, of Lame Deer

December 13, 1948 – September 16, 2023

Phyllis Tallwhiteman-Talawyma 74 of Lame Deer, MT

Phyllis’s Cheyenne name was “Life Giving Woman” “Ametane’e”, “She was born on December, 13 1948 in Mile City MT. Raised in Lame Deer MT to Annie Littlewolf and Tug Tallwhiteman. She was a proud member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and a Direct Descendant of Chief Littlewolf.

Phyllis started work at the Northern Cheyenne Ambulance Service. She attended School at Colstrip Jr. High and graduated from 8th Grade. She went on to get her G.E.D.

When her kids attended Jr. High and High School at Lame Deer Public School she was employed as a cook for majority of her children education. Phyllis enjoyed attending Pow-Wows, our Cheyenne Ceremonies and going to the casino on her free time. She was known for the Frybread Queen throughout the Cheyenne country and loved her Elvis Presley along with the Kansas Jayhawks. One of her any hobbies were beading, berry picking, and cutting dry meat. Phyllis taught her daughter’s the traditional ways such as skinning deer and preparing dry meat.

Phylis was survived by her Brother: Robert Littlewolf. Sister: Wretha Plentycamps, Nellie Whiteshild, Jamie Whiteman. Aunties: Susie Tallwhiteman-Wilsey. Her Husband of 44 years Johnny Louis Talawyma Sr.

Those who left before are now welcoming her home. Sister: Ruby Tallwhiteman, Elsie Tallwhiteman, Bessie Tallwhiteman. Uncle: Joseph Tallwhiteman, grandson Thunder.
She had Seven Girls and Seven Boys: Robin, Jason (Bernadine), Johnny Jr, Karlina (Irvin), Johnita (Tyson), Janelle, Gwen (Spencer), Patricia (JD), Micco (Peyton), Dorothy, Billie, Frankie, Squire, Lyman JR.

Her Grandkids: Shaelee, Kaelee, Dana Jr. Tyler, Mia, Trishelle, Heskovetse, Leila, Savanna, Kingston, Rianna, Micca, Julianna, Sadie, Karl, Delvin Jr. Arianna, Spencer Jr. Ernest(Ace), Duran, Lyle, Angelina, Myla, Micco Jr. Adonis, Mathew, Cordell, Edie, Dustin Jr. Trae, Somaya, Keriah, Savanna, Sydney, Odessa, Carlos, Skyler, Alan, Littlewolf, Brittany, Aaron, Teyonna, Blake, Sierra, Rayne.

Her Great-Grandkids, Cody, Johnston, Xemira, Frankie Snell, Delena Kitchkommie. Numorous other GrandChildren and Great Grandchildren.
Her Extended families are Littlebird, Bearcomeout, Walkslast, Tallwhiteman, Clubfoot, Medicine Top, Foote, Spotted Wolf, Firewolf, and White Crane. We are sorry if we have missed any other extended family at this time.

 

Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Thursday September 21, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Thursday September 21, 2023

Community Cemetery

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Thursday September 21, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Thursday September 21, 2023

Community Cemetery

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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  1. Monica Norse says

    September 18, 2023 at 1:27 pm

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. Grandma Phillis was such a sweetheart and always had smiles for me. Maheo be with you all and send his comfort to you during this time and always.

  2. Bernadette(pebbles) says

    September 18, 2023 at 2:34 pm

    Aww, I’m going to miss her. I was just getting ready to write to her. May the Lord give her family comfort and healing. I’m going to miss her smiles and jokes

  3. Denise Swank says

    September 18, 2023 at 5:45 pm

    Condolences to you all. THe loss of a momma is really hard. She is pain free. She will be missed. I loved her laugh n her many times she always said hi.

  4. Levonna Littlebird-Graham says

    September 18, 2023 at 5:48 pm

    Grandma Phyillis was always smiling and had a warm greeting each time.
    Condolences to my aunts and uncle❤️

  5. Beverly Limpy says

    September 19, 2023 at 7:59 am

    Rip grandma Phyllis. Always greeted me with love and kindness. Condolences to my aunts and uncles.

  6. Carrie Littlebird says

    September 19, 2023 at 2:27 pm

    Prayers and Condolences to Phyllis and Family <3

  7. Vincent and Clara WhiteCrane says

    September 19, 2023 at 7:16 pm

    So sorry for your loss Johnny and Karlina along with all your family. She is proud of all her children and grandchildren.

  8. Mary Frances Prevost says

    September 20, 2023 at 12:07 am

    Sending my love and sincere sympathy. Your family will be in my prayers!🙏🏼💔

  9. Donna Wick Brien says

    September 20, 2023 at 6:04 pm

    Condolences to the family prayers and hugs J5.

  10. Bonnie Bigback says

    September 21, 2023 at 8:17 am

    Dear Family it is very great loss to lose such-an important family member who has given and done so much. My condolences to you all at this time. You are all in my prayers.

  11. Georgia Bement says

    September 21, 2023 at 9:32 am

    So sorry for your loss she will be missed by everyone , if you needed something made at the last minute you could always called Phyliss and if she was home she’d do it for you just like subbing at the lame Deer school always will to come in to the cafeteria’s and help , awesome lady always smiling not matter what she’ll be miss ❤️❤️❤️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 to all of you

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Service Schedule

Traditional Wake

7:00 PM

Wednesday September 20, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Funeral Service

11:00 AM

Thursday September 21, 2023

Lame Deer Mennonite Church

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Thursday September 21, 2023

Community Cemetery

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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