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THELMA LOTTIE MESTETH


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JULY 23, 1940-MAY 13,2022

“Wacipi Wicahpi Win” ~Dancing Star Woman~

Thelma Lottie Mesteth was born on July 23, 1940 at home in the Yellow Hawk Homestead, Washabaugh County, to Jacob Yellow Hawk and Emma (Broken Leg) Yellow Hawk. Thelma made her journey to the Spirit World on May 13, 2022 surrounded by her loving family at home in Pine Ridge, SD.

Thelma is survived by her children, Roger (Kathleen) Mesteth of Grand Forks, ND, James Mesteth, Joe (Veronica) Mesteth, Jen (Rob, Sr.) Mesteth, and Jill Mesteth, all of Pine Ridge, SD, and Julie Marshall of Shiprock, NM; siblings, Duane (Linda) Yellow Hawk, Geraldine (Johnny) Wilson, and Doris Goings; grandchildren, Jamie, Russell, Robert, Rafe, Riley, Rogan, Joe Jr., Jeffrey, Samantha, Stephanie, Martina, Bryce, and Eric Mesteth, Frederika Blacksmith, Robert Jr., Beau, Aubry and Richard (Danielle) Two Two; and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.

Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Emma Yellow Hawk; the love of her life – her husband, Fredrick Mesteth, Jr.; sons, Fredrick Mesteth III and Andrew Running Hawk, Jr.; siblings, William, Tommy, Collins, Laverne, Orville, Myrtle and Betty Yellow Hawk; grandchildren, Alanie Marie Mesteth and Jordin Marshall; and great grandchild, Javon Blacksmith.

From the Family; We ask everyone to come together with love in their hearts and send our mom home in a good way. She loved you all and she will be greatly missed.

Wake Services were May 21 2022 at the Pine Ridge Elementary School Gymnasium in Pine Ridge, SD with the second night starting at 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 22, 2022 at the T&T Center in Wanblee, SD.

Funeral Services:were Monday, May 23, 2022 at the T&T Center in Wanblee, SD.

Officiating: Lay Minister Johnny Wilson, Lay Minister Anthony Wounded Head, Senior Catechist Ben Conquering Bear

Traditional Lakota Services: Chris Brooks

Burial Services: Gethsemane Episcopal Cemetery, Wanblee, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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