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OCT 23, 1958 – JULY 6, 2021

Bernadette Jayne Shoulderblade “Wicoiye Ki” was born on October 23, 1958 in Porcupine, SD to Percy Henry and Sadie Lays Bad. Bernadette went to be with, Wakan Tankan and her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 6, 2021 in Tulsa, OK.

Bernadette began her education at Pine Ridge, continuing at Our Lady of Lourdes and graduating in Hot Springs. Bernadette shared her brother’s passion of running, while in high school she completed in an Ultra Marathon placing 2nd in the women’s category. She then attended Kansas State University and later transferred to Haskell Indian Nations University, she joined Phi Beta Lauder and Intertribal Club where she met the love of her life, husband Windelyn Shoulderblade, Sr. Together they raised 6 kids. She and her husband graduated from Rhema Bible Training College in Broken Arrow, OK. Together they began traveling alongside their children across the country spreading the gospel. Bernadette also worked as a prayer partner at Oral Robert’s University Prayer Tower. After overcoming the loss of her husband and son, it motivated her to become a speaker of Victims Impact Panel. She shared her story to those convicted of drinking and driving. She became a foster parent in Lame Deer, MT while also becoming “mom” to many of the kids’ friends. She was a strong, inspirational, and loving woman who always stood on prayer. She prioritized her faith & family. Bernadette will be remembered for her smile, her cooking, and her generosity.

Bernadette is survived by her children, Vanessa Shoulderblade, Windelyn Shoulderblade, Jr., Timothy Shoulderblade, Renessa Shoulderblade, and Scott Shoulderblade; her very much loved grandchildren, Nehemiah Shoulderblade, Mathias Shoulderblade, and Timothy Shoulderblade, Jr.; cherished brother & sister, Ed Cutgrass & Family and Irene Lays Bad & Family; nieces, Kelli Henry & Family and Kimberly Henty; aunt, Clara Lays Bad; cousins, David (Ella) Lays Bad & Family, Darrell Lays Bad & Family, Mariam Lays Bad & Family, Gary (Yolanda) Lays Bad & Family, Randy Lays Bad, Clara One Feather & Family, Carol One Feather, Eloise One Feather, Mary Young Bear, Clara Whipple, Lillian Good Shield, and Vina Steele; and all Lays Bad and Fire Thunder Families in Oklahoma extending to family and friends in Montana.

Bernadette was welcomed Home by her “true love” Windelyn Shoulderblade, Sr.; parents, Percy and Sadie Henry; son, James Shoulderblade; siblings, Elmer (Gertie) Henry and Harlan Henry; aunts & uncles, Ramsey Lays Bad, Francis Lays Bad, Everette Lays Bad, Radding Lays Bad, Zara “Christina” Lays Bad, Agnes Lays Bad, and Lara Winterford; nephew, Kyle Henry; cousins, Robert Lays Bad, Dennis Lays Bad, Verdell Lays Bad, Annabelle Fire Thunder, and Emerson Blackfeet; and great-great grandparents, James & Mary Lays Bad

Visitation Services: July 15, 2021 at the St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City, SD

Funeral Services: July 15, 2021 at the St. Isaac Jogues Catholic Church in Rapid City, SD

Officiating: Deacon Jim Scherr and Pastor David Lays Bad

Burial Services: July 15, 2021 at the Blacks Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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