Rebecca Lynne Little Sun
On the night of April 1st, 2024, we lost our angel who gained her wings and journeyed to the other camp. Born on July 6th, 1956, to Agnes Russell and Horace Little Sun, Sr. Motseohne’e (No Naming Woman), A name given to her by great-grandmother Alice Russell. She was the second oldest of eight siblings and grew up in Red Nose Valley.
She received her education from the Busby Boarding School, graduating in 1974. Upon graduating from high school, she went on to further her education & playing basketball at Haskell Indian College in Lawrence Kansas graduating with her associate degree in 1976. Her love for sports led her to play softball for the Busby Sundowners AKA The Cheyenne Suns whom are the Legends of the game.
She was employed in her earlier years with the Northern Cheyenne Ambulance Service and later went on to work with the Northern Cheyenne Tribal Schools, first as a paraprofessional for the Special Education program, she then received her Title VII License to become the Junior High and High School Cultural Teacher for many years till her passing. She was dedicated & loved teaching her students the Cheyenne language, always getting a team of students ready for the Cheyenne language bowl held at Chief Dull Knife College, also planning activities for cultural week for the school. Being the eighth-grade sponsor she was preparing her students to give a speech in Cheyenne for their promotion.
She was a proud grandmother always supporting her many grandchildren in all the sports they participated in & raising them. She was very fond of Maas-Maas (Talon Jr.) raising him as her own. Being a full supporter of family always helping those in need. She also enjoyed spending time with all her sisters going to the Charging Horse Casino & Wyoming Downs.
She always had words of encouragement and a very humorous personality, boldly telling it as it was. During family functions her famous Candied Yams were a huge hit with the crowd.
Becca is survived by her 3 children Dalrae (George III), Tyler Jr. (Hershanna), Talon. Grandchildren Manipi, Elias, Deira, Isabel, Elise, Cerilian, Lucas, Tysawn, Tatyana, Tyleigh, Taleesha, Tyler III, Taylor, Zemira, Zoey, Lorene, Johnny, Shantal, Maas-Maas (Talon Jr.), Iverson. Great-Grandchildren Ezra, Dallysa, Rodessa, Marianna, Victor. Surviving aunt, Jeanie Strange Owl. Sisters Dyann (Dale) Phipps, Betsy Little Sun, Alice Jean Walksalong, Lujuana Haugen, Corrine & Eugenia Russell, Jenny Killsontop, Evaleen Braveheart, Verda King. Brothers Horace Little Sun Jr., Troy Killsontop, Vernon Little Bear, Leland Johnsy, Merle, & Lance Russell Nieces Dalena, Caelen, Janae, Dawnette, Darisa, Amber, Ashley, Trina, TawniJo, Rhea, Thea, Nephews Jesse, Kyle, Leslie, Doug, Jr, Dakota, Darrin, Dallen, Third, Ivan, & JT. Auntie “Bucka” was survived by nieces & nephews too numerous to mention as she loved each & every one of them. Most of all she will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Horace Little Sun Sr., Agnes Russell, Daughter April Lynne Medicine Horse, Brother Merlin John Little Sun, Sisters Renita Ogle, Katrina & Alyce Little Sun, Pat Limpy. Please forgive us during our grief if we forgot to mention anyone as our family is very large.
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday April 4, 2024
White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday April 5, 2024
Stronghold Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
Service Schedule
Traditional Wake
7:00 PM
Thursday April 4, 2024
White River Cheyenne Mennonite Church
Busby, Montana 59016
Interment
Following the Funeral Service
Friday April 5, 2024
Stronghold Family Cemetery
Busby, Montana 59016
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Donna wick brien says
Condolences to the family..,she will b missed hugs and prayers to the family
Marilyn Mader says
Dalrae and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will be praying for you as you go through the days ahead.
Bonnie and Dennis Bear Don't Walk says
Condolences and prayers for her family.
Stephanie Eller says
Condolences to the family. She will be greatly missed. I really enjoyed working with her when I taught there at NCTS.
Marshall J. Mead says
Becca always made me feel wanted at NCTS. I will always remember all the help she was at school. She was a
wonderful example for the students and staff. I am sure that she will be missed by the students and by all the
teachers and aides that worked with her. I am deeply sorry for her passing. She was a good friend.
Carrie Littlebird says
My Prayers n Condolences ❤️
Mildred Estell says
Prayers and condolences 💐 ! Rip Bucca ! (Libby) you will be missed. Fly high journey well.!!!
Sherri Bartholomew says
My heart goes out to Rebecca’s family at thus time. Rebecca was the cornerstone of her family. She gave to much of herself to them. My heart goes out to the staff at the NCTS, as she was one of the strong forces at the school that kept the Northern Cheyenne Culture alive. Memories of her are numerous but my last year at the school I remember her beautiful class room and the welcoming feeling you would feel when you entered her classroom. Rebecca fly high with the Lord and know you will never be forgotten for all the great things you did for the kids at school and the Northern Cheyenne Community. Sherri Bartholomew.
Sherri Bartholomew says
Typing error in my response. I wanted to say she gave so much to her family and I typed to much my apologies. Sherri Bartholomew
Theda Foote says
My condolences go out to my bingo buddy’s family and friends, she was one of a kind, always being friendly and smiling, journey well to the next camp, MAHEO will surely welcome you home
Zarias Littlebird says
Your in a good place now and I will always learn Cheyenne like how you taught me at school 🙁
Joleen Spsng says
Evaleen and family I am so sorry it’s very hard loosing a sister, deepest love ❤️ and prayers. May Ma’hoe protect and watch over you, your sister was so beautiful.
Alan and Joleen Spang
Genie says
See you in heaven my Cheyenne goddess, I will miss you…
Kinsey says
Condolences to her family my aunt Donna had stories of her and her good friend Becky at busby school
Cindra and Seidel Standing Elk says
Sending prayers and condolences to her family and friends… she will be greatly missed… her love of Cheyenne culture and language will live on through her students both past and present… much respect, Seidel and cindra Standing Elk
Debbie (Bixby) Young says
My love and prayers are with you always. R.I. P my friend. Debbie Bixby Young.
John Seeb says
Rebecca was a very caring person. She will be missed.