Brianna Ruth Payne, age 14, passed away on Wednesday, September 20,2017 at the Children’s Hospital in Seattle, Washington after battling an Ependymoma brain tumor.
Brianna was born June 30, 2003 in Glasgow Montana to Marvin Gardipee and Carla Payne. Brianna grew up in Wolf Point Montana. She lived in Ronan Montana while her mother attended nursing school, lived in Billings MT for one year while she received chemotherapy at Billings Clinic, then moved back home after her mother became a registered nurse. She spent the last two years of her life in Wolf Point where she always said was her home roots.
Brianna was currently a freshman attending Wolf Point High School and member of Wolf People. She loved basketball and one of her most memorable times in her life was playing for the 8th grade Junior High Girl’s Basketball team. She loved dancing at pow wows, round dances, spending time with her cousins, friends, and family. She loved to write,listen to music, and watch netflix movies. Brianna’s favorite memories and special person in her life was her beloved grandpa, Carl Payne.
Brianna loved school and was an honor student. At her Eighth Grade Graduation she received the Presidential Outstanding Education Award. She had future plans to go to Salish Kootenai College to become a social worker to help families in need to pay back what was done for her.
Brianna enjoyed going to Camp Mak A Dream, Camp Braveheart, Walt Disney World Make A Wish Program, Erin’s Hope Project Horseback Riding, Montana Cowboys Kids Event Nile Rodeo, Northeast Montana Relay for Life along with Wolf Point Optimist Club. She lit the hope of flame at the Relay for Life in 2007.
Brianna is survived by her mother Carla Payne,stepdad Brian Chapman, siblings Isaiah Payne, Hunter Chapman, Walker Chapman, Gordon Gardipee, Quannah Gardipee. Her grandmother Margaret Payne, grandpa P John Sutherland, special aunt Ruth Payne (Kaleb) family, uncle Oliver Payne(Ashly) family, uncle Carl Payne (Joni) family. Immediate cousins Kylee and James Payne, Hayden, Riley, Tatum, and Stephanie Payne, Karson Auld. Her best friend Charley Jo Bolman. Extended Gardipee and Payne Family and Numerous friends.
Brianna is preceded in death by her grandpa Carl Payne, her dad Marvin Gardipee, grandma Anna Gardipee, aunt Mariah Smith, uncle John Payne, cousin Ryan Payne, great grandparents Joe White Eagle & Annabelle White Eagle , great grandparents Layton Payne & Joy Ryan Payne.
A wake will be held 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 27 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, September 28 at the Wolf Point High School. Interment will follow at the Oswego Presbyterian Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Wake
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday September 27, 2017
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 28, 2017
Wolf Point High School
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Wake
7:30 p.m.
Wednesday September 27, 2017
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Thursday September 28, 2017
Wolf Point High School
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Jason & Misti Payne says
Our Dear Brianna.
We are going to miss you so much, but we know you are with your Grandpa.
We will cry, just remember and visit us one in a while.
We will miss you, just remind us that you are near.
And one day we might smile and laugh and we know you will be with us at that time.
Rest in peace, our beautiful angel.
Love,
Jason and Misti Payne
Victor & Danna M says
Carla and family: Wé are so very sorry for your loss.Our prayers go out to you and your family.Keep the memories close to your heart in the days and years ahead.
Jerry and Jeannie Archdale says
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We can only imagine what you and your family are going through and we know that this is a time when we can only say how very sorry and sad we are for the loss of your Brianna. She is such a pretty young lady and we hope that you, Carla, know that you did everything you could have done and we pray you never forget that. Keep her alive in your heart with your love. You will be on our hearts and on our minds in the days, weeks, and months ahead.
Shari Daniels says
It has been a pleasure watching u grow up from living across the street from us to high school sports. Prayers always for ur journey n for your family. We will see you again Brianna. Until then may creator God comfort all of your family for the rest of their days. Love n peace
Nancy Samuelson Foote says
Carla and family, I am so sorry for the loss of you’re loved one, Brianna. May the comfort of the Creator be with you during this time.
TINA MAGNAN says
Carla, family members and friends of Brianna
Your angel went home to heaven. She put an amazing fight. But God wanted her
back. He did not want her to suffer anymore. Carla you put up the greatest fight for your
baby. My prayers go out to you all at this time. You were really blessed to have
her. She will be missed by many. But never forgotten!!!!
Twilia, Vincent, and Wilder Bear Cub says
My sincere and deepest condolences to Carla, brothers, grandmother Margaret , and friends and family. Briana is a special being in heaven watching over all.
Emoree Gray says
My beautiful sweet baby cousin Brianna Ruth! I’m going to miss you so much, I know your with your gpa, Kokom Anna, and your Dad! I love you with all my heart! fly high beautiful!
Stephanie Brady Fisher says
Prayers & Condelences Carla❤️❤️
Mary Nyhus says
Carla, family and friends I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
Carrie & Brock Schumacher says
Our hearts break for your loss and know we cannot take away your pain you feel. Carla, you are one strong mom, and we admire your strength to giving Briana the absolute best life she deserved. May our creator wrap you and your family in his arms and hold the memories you have forever in your heart. Much love and prayers from our family.
Summer Anderson says
Carla and family, I am so so very sorry for your loss, my heart aches for you all. Brianna was loved by all and will be missed….very much! I will continue to pray for comfort and strength for you.
Rob and Carrie Manning says
Carla and family,
May our Father God comfort you during this time. We are agreeing in prayer for you and are sending out sincere condolences. We Love you❤
Sharon Azure says
My sincere condolences to Carla and family. I was happy to donate my federal leave to Carla when she needed it when Brianna was needing her mother.You are in our prayers so the Lord will comfort your entire family.
Floyd and Gayle Johnson says
Our sincere and deepest sympathy to Briana’s family. May you be comforted with God and many family and friends. Taken to soon, she was a delightful young lady!!
Patt Iron Cloud and Matt Runs Through says
Dear Carla and Tiwahe. Your baby is safely in the arms of our beloved Heavenly Father who loves her more than anyone. A Mothers loves is the closest love to the Father. I love you dear niece Carla and I know your pain is exquisite and may your heart mend as you recall every single second you spent with Brianna and your other children. Before Our Creator sent Brianna to Mother Earth, he asked her who she wanted as her Mommy, and she picked you, You Carla were her best friend in the pre Earth life and you will be her best friend forever in the Heavens after we leave earth. Hugs my beautiful and awesome niece. Your baby is well taken care of by her Papa Carl and they are together and smiling. Families Are Forever. ❤️. Auntie Patt
Rose Morsette says
Carla & family,sending prayers at this most difficult time,May God our creator give you strength, John & Rose Morsette& family,
David, Angela and Isaac Brandt says
Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family. We were blessed to have met Brianna and family at Camp Braveheart.
Until we meet again.
Austin Barr says
My deepiest condolences to Carla Payne and her family for the loss of this little angel. My god be with her and you during these tough times. May she rest in peace..im so sorry for your loss Carla.
Vernie Moen says
Dear Carla, My heart bleeds for the pain you feel, but please remember the gift you were given when she was born! I love you and wish for God’s peace to be bestowed on you and all! Amen
Darlyn Grainger says
Condolences to the Payne families. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time. She is in Heaven watching over everyone with her Grandpa and all other relatives. God Bless You All.
Jessica Jimison says
Carla and Family,
I am so deeply saddened by the devastating loss of Brianna. May you feel the love of Jesus and if your grieving friends and family on all the hardest days and nights, may you know that life is not fair but has meaning nevertheless, and may you trust that Brianna’s love for you will be evident in the song of the birds and the beat of the drums and the first light of sunrise.
God Bless you all.
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DELPHINE PLAINBULL says
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO BRIANA’S FAMILY… R.I.P BRIANA YOUR A ANGEL OF THE GOD NOW!!!
Rachel Schuster-Clutter says
My deepest and most sincere condolences Carla and family. May the Lord keep you wrapped in his arms in the coming days, months and years ahead. Sending lots of hugs and love. I didn’t get to meet Brianna, I know she was a fighter with an amazingly strong mother. She is dancing away above and I am sure she will be watching over you all and continues to be with you.
Always Rachel Schuster-Clutter and family
Gerald Jackson says
Carla and Family,
I’m so sorry for the loss of your daughter Briana, Now God is watching over her and she will be around in your troubling times. She is in a better place and free from pain. She will be missed and my the creator watch over your family.
Jason & Nathelle Frederick says
Carla and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
daniellecrowe35@gmail.com says
we send our prayers for comfort at this time im so very sorry that we never got to know her but I do feel your hurt GOd bless…
Roxanne Gourneau says
Precious Angel Brianna, your short life here on earth will be remembered by many for years to come. You will ask yourself why would so many remember me and I would tell you because you were a light in the lives of many because of your vibrancy, you were an inspiration to the many who fought battles of living, but most of all you showed all of us how to love with the knowledge goodbyes may be just around the corner. You alone child shaped your mother into an amazing woman of immeasurable strength. Rest In Peace Precious Child
Larry n Edna says
Carla and family I am so sorry for your loss may the creator give you strength n comfort
Connie Chord says
I came across the story of Brianna from some of my friends on face book and was deeply touched of all that Brianna came through and what a fighter she was, I felt much sadness for her momma and siblings and family, then when I heard she passed away it was heart breaking! I don’t know any of you but I am so so sorry for your loss, my heart and prayers go out to you! I will continue to pray for comfort and peace for you all in the days, weeks and months ahead!
Christine Holler-Dinsmore says
All the Payne Family,
Deepest sympathy on your loss of such a beautiful child. May you be comforted knowing she is wrapped in the love of God. May you find peace and healing in time from the love of friends and family and the prayers of many. We pray for all of you.
Pr.s Greg & Chris Holler-Dinsmore
Wayne & Evetta Two Bulls says
Carla and family,
Sending our deep and heartfelt condolences for the loss of your beautiful and precious daughter. Continued prayers for comfort and strength during this sad and difficult time.
Wayne and Evetta
Anita J. Trice says
Carla, I wish I could take the hurt and pain you feel away, but I can’t. All I can do is pray for comfort for you and your family. I can’t imagine how hard this is for you, but I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. You now have a beautiful Angel to keep her grandpa Carl company. Much love and respect to you Carla, as you are a beautiful and strong woman.
Vicki says
Prayers of comfort Carla. May the Lord hold you in his comforting arms and give you strength.
Melissa McGee says
Carla and family, sending lots of love and my deepest sympathies for you and your family.
Jackie G says
So sorry for your loss! Some quotes to help ease the pain:
While you are mourning the loss of Brianna, others are rejoicing to meet her behind the veil. ~John Taylor
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight. ~Kahlil Gibran
She who has gone, so we but cherish her memory, abides with us, more potent, nay, more present than the living. ~Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. ~Rossiter Worthington Raymond
Your tears are of love.
Carla Payne says
I love you my baby girl Brianna ❤️, I’m still so sad I continue to live but I know you are no longer in pain and fearful. You were a fighter and I’m blessed to have you 14 years., now you are an angel above. Until we meet again, Love mom, Isaiah, Hunter and Walker. You touched our lives and so many people around you. RIP baby girl