Edith Alberta Bigleggins, “Little Door Woman”, age 81 passed away on February 2, 2023 in Frazer.
Edith was born December 24, 1941 to Robert Welch and Beatrice Brown. She met Garrett Joseph Bigleggins Sr. and they were married in July of 1960.
She lived on the west end of Frazer but also lived in California for 10 years, where she did many things like picking strawberries. She later moved back to Frazer where she resided until her passing. She worked as a Senior Citizen cook, at Spotted Bull as a AA Counselor, and worked at the Glasgow Airforce Base as a sewer. Her favorite things to do were playing bingo, painting her nails, and just spending time with her grandchildren. She lived a long happy life. If we forgot to mentions or say anything we are so sorry.
She is survived by her children, Sarah Johnston Keiser, of Frazer, Montana, Garrett Big Leggins (Wanda Ackerman) of Frazer, Montana, Lori Big Leggins, of Billings, Montana, Robert (Rosie) Big Leggins, of Billings, Tanya Big Leggins, of Frazer, and Vickie Big Leggins, of Wolf Point; she took care of Raymond (Cari Jo) Johnston, of Frazer, Saya (Tony) Gomez of Billings, Alexus (Demili) Big Leggins, Edna Jones, Ashaya (Dre) Big Leggins. Her brothers and sisters, Robert (Gloria) Welch, Clara Burshia, Carol Welch, Louise Strickland, Roxanne Welch and the rest of the Welch Family. She was excited to be the 5th generation from Hope Ann Johnston from West Virginia. She had many more grandkids, great-grandkids, and great-great-grandkids, nieces, nephews, and cousins (way too many to mention). She is also survived by her bingo family and adopted children, BJ Johnson and Tara Ricker Douglas.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Garrett Joseph Big Leggins, Sr.; her parents, Beatrice and Robert Welch; her children LynWoody Big Leggins, John Big Leggins, Shanon Big Leggins, and Juanita Big Leggins; her sister, Rosie Hardin (Welch); her brothers, Denise Welch, and James Welch.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, February 9 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, February 10 at the Wolf Point Community Hall. Interment will follow at the St. Josephs Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Thursday February 9, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday February 10, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Service Schedule
Wake
7:00 p.m.
Thursday February 9, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday February 10, 2023
Wolf Point Community Hall
Wolf Point, Montana 59201
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David and Chong Ae Boyd says
Edie bye, you earned your eternal rest.
Punkie Jackson says
My Sincerest Condolences To The Family Of Edie, Prayers For The Days Ahead🙏🙏🙏
Max Bear says
My condolences to the Welch and Big Leggins families. Edie was my niece and she will be missed by many.
Tara Douglas Ricker says
My heart, love and prayers are with Mama Edies family. She was a beautiful person with an awesome soul. She always made us laugh, down for BJs videos, and always smiling. I’m going to really miss seeing you at my work, Mama. Love and will miss you very much ❤
You’ll always be in my heart Mama.
Prayers to everyone..
Grandma Patt says
God bless the family of dear beautiful Edie. I will sure miss her at the pow wows. ❤️❤️💙💙. I love you Edie.
Donald Boyd says
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Big Leggins Family In The Days Ahead….
Pastor Mark Pearson says
Condolences from everyone at Pahin Wakpa Baptist Church in Frazer. We are praying for your entire family.
Lena Lindsay says
RIP auntie Edie😭❤️