Georell Kay Red Eagle age 59 of Poplar, MT passed away on Sunday, November 13 th , 2022, at her home with her family at her side.
Georell was born on October 21 st , 1963, to the late Gary and Georgia Red Eagle in Madison, Wisconsin. She carries the Indian name Dakota Win (Sioux Woman). She was Badlands Jr. Princess in 1974 and Fort KIpp Celebration Princess in 1978 where her father, uncles, and brothers were members of the original Fort Peck Sioux Singers. She attended schools in Brockton, & Poplar, MT.
Georell was 24 years old when she was blessed with the birth of her older daughter Dorell Leemae Blackthunder followed by another daughter Donelle Sioux Blackthunder in 1991 and in 1992 she welcomed her son Doyle Travis (Boonz) Blackthunder. She also took on the role of a mother figure to many nieces and nephews.
She worked at A&S Industries and had many roles she filled there in her time of employment. She was also employed at Poplar Hospital in housekeeping for 6 years and later a live in health care worker. Later in life she took on the best job ever and that was caring for her grandchildren.
Georell enjoyed going to bingo, cruising with her forever companion Terry and her grandchildren she also enjoyed just being around family and friends reminiscing about old times. She had an amazing memory of friends and families’ birthdays. She will be missed dearly by everyone that knew and loved Georell.
Georell is survived by her adopted mother Janice Hamilton and adopted father Rusty Denny both of Poplar, MT. Her companion and best friend of many years Terry Eagle Boy, her brother Gerred Red Eagle whom she loved very much all of Poplar, MT. Children, Dorell (Malcolm), Donelle (Eric) and Doyle (Boonz) Blackthunder all of Poplar, MT and adopted daughter Terrace Little Chief of Canada. Grandchildren Maximus Addicus, Georgia, Malcom, Madison and Mason Goodbird, Geoffrey, Adam, Winter, Martha Blackdog, Gerra Red Eagle, Piper St. Germaine, Macey, Cale, Amber, RIkki Stump, Emma, Cammie & Lilly Martell, Kasen Boyd all of Poplar, MT, Mishone & Neyanna St.Germaine of Fort Kipp, MT., Bryson, Jayce, Andre Walking Eagle of Billings, MT., Daylon & Taylon Dionne of Zillah, WA. Adopted grandchildren Jessa and Serenity Little Chief Canada. Great Grandchildren Eleanor Daniels and Elaiya Red Eagle of Poplar, MT., Viserion Red Eagle, Kovawn Red Eagle of Fort Kipp, MT, Raiden Red Eagle of Williston, ND. Nieces, Ann St.Germaine, Faith Red Eagle, Gerrae, Gennae Red Eagle, Brandie Dionne, Shannon (Clayton) Martell, Mercedee Dionne all of Poplar, MT & Mandy Red Eagle of Fort Kipp, MT. Nephews Gerrick & Gerred Jr. Red Eagle, Jeremy (Darcee) St. Germaine, Baby Harold Red Eagle III, Tolley Red Eagle all of Poplar, MT, Jesse Red Eagle of Fort Kipp, MT, Skylar Red Eagle of Williston ND. And Rick (Nettie) Dionne of Zillah, WA. Adopted sisters Maureen (Rick) Dionne, Connie Jones, Mary (Greg) Plante, Chrystal Lambert, Lelanda (Bear) Roberts, Ophie Crazybull, Dreamis EagleBoy of Poplar, MT., Thomasine Hamilton of Taos, NM. Adopted brother Brian Jones of Poplar, MT, Biological uncles John Youpee of Poplar, Terry Youpee of Greatfalls, MT. Biological Aunts Joanne Browning, Pauline Boxer, Doreen Red Eagle, Gloria (BoB) Garcia of San Jose, CA. and Ilona Jo Mathews of Wolf Point, MT. Jackie (John) Spotted Bird of Brockton, MT. Cousins Glenna Red Eagle, Kathy (CP) Red Eagle, Leeann (Louie) Buckelk, DeeDee (Evron) Red Eagle and her extended family in Frazer and Brockton Communities. Georells family is exceptionally large so please forgive us if we have missed anyone.
Georell was proceeded in death by her grandma Lorraine Stormy, father Gary Red Eagle Sr., her mother Georgia Red Eagle, brothers Gary Red Eagle, Geoffrey Red Eagle, Harold Red Eagle, George Red Eagle and one Sister Genine Red Eagle, grandson Cameron Black Dog, paternal grandparents Elmer & Mary Red Eagle, Maternal grandparents Josephine Youngman and Jesse Wakan and numerous adopted brothers, sister, nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles on both sides of her family. Again, we apologize to anyone we missed as Georell had numerous family and friends.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at Box Elder Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.