Darlene Fern Longee passed away from this life into the presence of Jesus Christ at Billings Clinic on Monday December 20, 2021.
Darlene was born October 26, 1938 to Ethel Buckles and Ernest Longee at the Poplar hospital in Poplar, MT. She grew up in the Riverside and Poplar, MT. areas.
Mom was loving and caring person (even if she didn’t always show it).
Darlene worked as a nursing assistance and CNA most of her adult life. (Glasgow, MT., Poplar, MT., and Wolf Point, MT.) She retired in 1994 from the Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point, MT.
Darlene lived at the Faith Lutheran Home, since November 2020.
Later in her life Mom accepted The Lord Jesus Christ as her savior. She took Christianity very seriously. She attended Mr. Danny Lindsay’s church for many years, her and Danny remained very close friends up until her passing.
Some of the things that mom love was reading her Bible, having and going to Bible study, watching old western movies, game shows, and crossword puzzles. She also loved taking care of all her house plants.
Darlene is survived by her son Lee (Yvette) Blackhoop, Jr. of Poplar, MT.
Daughters: Elizabeth Blackhoop of Poplar, MT., Pauline (Tiny) Cody of Laurel, MT., Francine (Russell) Boxer of FT. Kipp, MT., Brandy (Joe) Longee of Poplar, MT.
Brothers: Lawrence (Bert) Longee of Toppenish, WA., Maynard (Rose) Longee of Poplar, MT.
Half -Sister: Joy Whitehawk of Haver, MT.
Grandchildren: Mathius Blackhoop of Greatfalls, MT., Matho and Russell Blackhoop of Poplar, MT., Richard ( Martelle) Cantrell of Wolf Point, MT., Nina Cantrell of Billings, MT., Billie jo Blackhoop of Poplar, MT., Thomas Arthur of Poplar, MT., Gerald and Germaine Jackson of Poplar, MT., Anthony Shields, Jr. of Poulson, MT., Mikkel Shields of Laurel, MT., Zachary (Damica) Dionne, Joshua Dionne, Mariah Dionne all of Wolf Point, MT., Mandee ( Garrett) Paulson of Bismarck, ND., Kristian Erickson, Casey, and Brandon Walla all of Poplar, MT.,
Numerous grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Darlene is preceded in death by her Parents: Ethel and Ernest Longee.
Grandparents: Julia Brughier, and Thomas Buckles.
Sister: Diane Longee.
Brothers: Ernest John Longee, Arthur and Russell Longee, and Melvin (Dennis) Scott.
Daughter: Lori Ellen Blackhoop.
Son’s: Rodney and Brian Blackhoop.
Aunt’s: Violet, Rebbeca and Pearl Hopkins.
Niece: Kimberly Greybull.
Nephew: Brian Greybull.
Grandchildren: Ryan Buckles, Brent and Paul Morales.
Our deepest apologies to anyone we have forgot to mention as Mom had numerous families, relatives, and friends.
Darlene was a beloved mother, sister, aunt, granny, and friend. She will be greatly missed but not forgot. Her memories and love will always remain in our hearts.
We love and miss you Momma, we know you are in heaven with Grandma, Grandpa, and our siblings.
. Funeral services will be held on January 3, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Poplar. Interment will follow at Poplar City Cemetery.
Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Nicole Longee says
Rip aunty Darlene Sure going to miss u hugging u and kissing u on the cheek when u b outside the city paying your bill .Sending my Condolences to the Family And her kids 🙏
Darlene Sampson says
I am so blessed to have you in my life Auntie. You will always have a special place in my Heart ❤️. I will miss you so very much. Sending lots of love ❤️ and prayers to my Cousins, Uncle, and Dad .
Love LuLu
Deborah ann Nero says
RIP Aunt Darlene. Say hello to Grandpa, Grandma and Diane, and I hope your at peace in heaven. I have memories of you and your entire family going to Washington state to visit my dad, your brother Bert in the 70’s. I am glad to have visited you and Ronnie back in 2018. RIP Aunt Darlene.
love,.
Deborah Nero aka Longee
David E. & Chong Ae Boyd says
Prayers cousin and for your family
Rose Morsette says
Condolences to cousin Darlene’s family
Brandy says
Love you mama , You’re the most beautiful, amazing, sweetest woman I have ever known and I’m at peace knowing that you are my guardian angel and we’ll meet again in heaven
Brandy Longee-Frederick says
This is for my brother Junior and sister Liza, I’m sorry about losing mama , we have to stay strong and be here for each other, she is in heaven now and we’ll be okay, no one can come between us unless we let them , mama is the glue that held us together and now WE have to be that glue, I love you both so much and appreciate everything that you do for me and my family
Anita Hale says
Going to miss you auntie Darlene, now who am I going to make fry bread for…I’ll still make you some and put it out for. Love and miss you
Joseph Frederick-Longee says
I am going to miss you mom, you were a wonderful mother in law to me and I didn’t say anything to you that often but I sure appreciate everything that you did for me and I’ will see you in heaven
Brandy says
For Darlene’s oldest son & daughter, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your mom and I know she is in heaven now and wouldn’t want you to be feeling bad about anything. She loved you very much and at peace knowing that you are strong enough to make it without her , again you have my condolences 💐 Anonymous
This is what I got from my email account for my brother and sister Junior and Liza love you guys
Kim Matthews says
You will always and forever be missed by so many . I will remember all our chats and days of working together at the poplar nursing home. Please rest easy and watch over all who miss you dearly . Until I see you again , HUGS my friend 💞
Ceejay Walla says
hey my girl, it’s me jade rock!! I still can’t process the fact that your really gone grandma, it hasn’t hit me yet but I’m sure it will here soon. I miss you more and more each day but makes me happy knowing you ain’t hurting no more. God sure takes the best, I’ll watch over the rest of us til it’s our time. I’ll see you later my girl. I love you more than anything in the whole world. Say hi to everyone up there for me, and tell Paris I miss & love hers. You were the rock to everything.. Forever in my heart 💜
Angel says
Prayers and love to all the family.. dad thought very highly of all of the Longee family. Theres no words we can express of how much dad respected you and of how proud he was to be part of the family..he said him and Art were brothers and that’s how u accepted him .. he always told us stories of his Longee brothers n sisters and your parents who adopted dad and loved as their own.. I appreciate the memories u gave him and he shared with us.. I know he’s there welcoming Darleen with his brother Art, brother John, Sister Diane, nephew Ronnie niece Lorie..
pidamya
Melvin Dennis Scott family
Anita lonewarrior says
Condolences to auntie Darlene children….she is in heaven now…her strong spirituality faith can only inspire all of you to be like her….love and prayers from Washington state….niece…Anita Lonewarrior
Kim Matthews says
You will always and forever be missed by so many. I will remember all out chats and days of working together at the Poplar Nursing Home. Please rest easy and watch over all who miss you dearly. Until I see you again, HUGS my friend.
Mariah Dionne says
I love you Grandma Darlene. You’ll always be apart of me. I know deep in my heart. Baby girl and I have a special guardian Angel watching over us. 💙
Love your Mia 🥰
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
💜 We send Our Deepest Condolences to the Families of Darlene… RIP MY DEAR FRIEND ✝️…