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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

  12. Eva Lamewoman says

    September 21, 2023 at 9:52 pm

    I’m so sorry guys 😭💔 no one told me 😭 thank you Aunty for being the most loving to me, you made me feel appreciated and loved 😭💔 I remember always telling me how loved I was by my mom and now I know what you meant 😭 tell my mama I miss her and I’m sure everyone is glad to welcome you home to the next camp ♥️

  13. Johnny Talawyma says

    September 22, 2023 at 8:10 pm

    So thankful that my mom raised all of us and taught us things to be strong and together as a family 🙏🏽🤍🥰. We are Tallwhitemans and Littlewolfs on my moms side which makes us strong Northern Cheyennes and we are strong Hopis on my Dads side. We all look to the east because that’s where the sun starts the day and like my dad said we get the power from sun 🙏🏽🤍. We all cried and we all laughed together. But the most important thing to me is we all came together as a family to send our mom off in a good way. We celebrated and Grieving your life now mom, and we will always remember you. I want to thank everyone who came to help and support us. It worked out the way Ma’heo wanted it to. Prayer is all we have now with my mother she is with us all when we need her. She has traveled on to the other side of the Camp into the spirit world 🤍🙏🏽🥰. I love you and will miss you mom 🙏🏽🤍🐻. Prayers for me as I move forward in life with out my mom 🥺😭🙏🏽. She raised me to be strong and always told me I can do whatever I set my mind to and she has told me and reminded me all the time look at what your doing now, I always knew you could do it because you set your mind to it. Thank you creator for letting my mom be here with me and for the time you let her be here with us all. I am going to miss your smile and laughter mom and hearing your voice. I promised you I’d stay sober and that you didn’t have to worry about me, I am happy. Thank you Chris for being by my side during this time and happy that all my friends and family got to meet you and happy my mom got to meet you as well when she was here with us 🥰🙏🏽. I love you and I’ll see you again mom when it is time, but for now I’ll pray and keep moving forward in this life. Like you said to me go live your life I am ok just check on me when you can. Now you be checking on me momma 🙏🏽💜🤍🥰. ~Love your little brown bear 🐻🤍🙏🏽💜🥰.

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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

View map

Interment

Following the Funeral Service

Thursday September 21, 2023

Community Cemetery

Lame Deer, Montana 59043

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