Zola Ferne Baptiste, (Stands alone in the Forest) age 63, of Red Lake, MN formerly of Wolf Point, MT journeyed to the Spirit World on Saturday, February 23, 2013 at The Jourdain Perpich Extended Care.
She was born on August 17, 1949 in Wolf Point, Montana the daughter of Pete & Jeanette Carrier Baptiste.
Zola enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She also loved music and working with beads.
She is survived by her children, Jerry Begshisown of Red Lake, Emerald Tucker of Pablo, MT and Leroy Tucker, III of Fort Belknap, MT; eight grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren; a sister, Alameda Rocha of Minneapolis; special niece: Colleen WalkingEagle; many other relatives and friends.
Zola is preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Jeanette Baptiste; sisters and brothers, Bessie RedDog, Alameda Looking, Vincent Looking, Benjamin Looking, Clifford Looking, Nellie Jane Looking, Merida Baptiste, Sheila & Darwin Hardy and Kathy Begs His Own.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, March 1 at the Community Hall in Wolf Point, MT. A funeral service will be held 12 p.m. at the Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery in Poplar, MT.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be sent to the family using the form below.