Our beloved, Kendra Lanee’ “Kenny” Bets His Medicine, was taken into the loving arms of Jesus on December 23, 2023.
Kenny was born on June 15, 1995, in Sidney, Montana, to Doyle Travis Bets His Medicine and the late Valarie Lynn Youpee. Kenny attended school in Culbertson, where she made many lifelong friends, including the teachers, and graduated in 2014.
Kenny had a great sense of humor and always had a ready smile for everyone. She had a reputation for being the most loving, caring, fun-loving person and could often be found joking around with her siblings and doing the latest tik-tok trend. Kenny was into a variety of sports but especially enjoyed playing softball in various tournaments with her family. When she wasn’t playing softball, she liked swimming, fishing, traveling, and playing volleyball.
Kenny started her professional career at Sidney Sugars Beet Factory, and later her career took her another direction when she was hired as a Corrections Officer for the Fort Peck Adult Corrections. Kenny found both jobs provided valuable experience and enjoyed working with the people she interacted with in the course of her day.
Kenny is survived by her father, Travis (Trish); her aunties, Ray, Theresa, Shash (Jim); her uncles, Dave (Tina) and Leslie; her siblings, Carlin, Ashton (Blaine), Rikki (DaeShanna), Auggi, Rayni, Brennon, Lucy, Shanna, Swann, Tray, Shante, and Jamaal; her friend Tahnee; her grandmas, Della Thomas, Lydia, and Ceya Long Hair (and family); nieces, Shonie and Neya; nephews, Eebz, Mu, Jaden, and Peyton, and Duran whom she called her son.
Kenny is preceded in death by her mother, Valerie; her paternal grandparents, Aurelia and Ray; her maternal grandfather, Lester.
Extended families include Jones, Half Red, Shaw, Summers, Drum, Buck Elk, Long Hair, Youpee, Stump, Black Dog, Rattling Thunder, Denny, Scott, and numerous close friends and co-workers. If we fail to mention anyone in this list, it wasn’t for lack of love and affection, Kenny was well loved by those who had the privilege of knowing her.
A wake will be held on Friday, December 29th at 7:00 p.m. at the James Black Dog Center. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the James Black Dog Center. Interment will follow at Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Kimberly Shields says
My Condolences are sent your way family. May the Lord wrap his arms around you all and give comfort. Kenny is a beautiful angel and she is now your guardian angel. Rest In Paradise Kenny you will be missed.
Britney Cloud says
My prayers, heart and condolences to the family and friends of my little cousin. 🙏
Donald Boyd says
Sending Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Betshismedicine Family In The Days Ahead..
Punkie Jo Jackson says
My Prayers Are With The Whole Bets His Medicine Family 🙏
Mikayla Yuzicappi says
Kendra was definitely one of the most sweetest and funniest people around, I’m happy to have known her. She really did light up the room when she’d walk in! Always smiling and joking. Sending so much love and prayers to her family from us Yuzi girls.
Jennifer Stiles says
I’m going to be missing you my friend no more seen you at the fort kipp POW Wow it go to different without you walking around there and me saying hi to you also you are in my thoughts and prayers..
From your friend Jennifer Stiles
Robert Buck Elk says
Prayers for you and your family Doyle.
The Buck Elk Family | St John’s USVI says
Condolences to the Bets His Medicine families.
Terry and Deb Wagner says
So sorry to hear of you loss
Jolene Chopper says
Ashten, Rikki, Agnes, Rayn, Brennon and cousin Travis, take comfort in knowing you have your own special guardian angel watching over each and every one of you. A beautiful soul gone too soon. My deepest condolences to you and the rest of the family. ❤️
Donald Boyd says
Prayers And Deepest Condolences To The Family In The Days Ahead…
Bernard Buck Elk says
My prayers to Doyle and family, I have been praying for a lot of families 🙏🏽 may the Lord comfort you during this difficult time. Love Bernard
Francine Boxer says
Condolences to Kenny’s family.
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Francine Boxer
Lori Canyon says
My condolences 💐 to the family 🙏 it’s very hard loosing one of your children 😢 and a sibling, cousin, niece but she will be with you guys always in spirit and in loving memories that she has with you all…prayers of comfort and peace at this difficult time 🙏, may you journey well and rest in eternal peace 🙏❤️😢💐✝️🫶🏽
McGeorge DeMarrias says
Condolences to my cuz Doyle and the rest of the family . Stay strong and focused.
Jonny BearCub says
Prayers for comfort and strength for the family as they say farewell. May the memories be a balm for the broken hearts.