Leona Love Brown (Bear), age 46, our heavenly father called her name on October 24, 2016 at her home while surrounded by family.
She was born on October 16, 1970 in Poplar to Robert Brown Sr. and Juanita (Doug) Youngman. She was blessed with one daughter Larissa Rain and two granddaughters, Eva and Lacie.
Leona attended school in Poplar, Brockton, and Wahpeton; graduating from Flandreau in 1991. She worked various jobs in her life time; the Metra in Billings, A&S Tribal Industries, Tribal Express, IHS & Poplar Hospital up to her death.
Leona enjoyed watching football especially her teams; Vikings & Packers. She loved cruising around with her friends and family as well as playing bingo.
She is survived by her mother, Juanita (Doug) Youngman; two brothers, Robert (Vermae) Brown and Delton Brown of Poplar; two granddaughters, Eva and Lacie; nieces, Tia Rose, Tiona and Renee; nephews, Robert III, Dillion, Richard, Zachary, Duran, and Zane; aunts, Naomi Montclair, Velma Nepstad, Mary Lou Azure, Sarah Three Stars, Kathy Azure, Jeanine DeCoteau, Birdie DeCoteau, and Shirley Sparvier; uncles, Richard (Eliza) Young, Art Brown, Elmer DeCoteau, Dale DeCoteau, Jimmie DeCoteau, Charles DeCoteau, Harry Three Stars, Roy Azure, and Edgar Jones; grandpa, Larry Campbell; and special cousins, Starla Longee and Dorsey Young.
She is preceded in death by her daughter, Larissa; father, Robert Brown Sr.; grandma, Effie Could Two Bulls, Luella and Art Brown.
Extended families include the Youpee, Black Dog, Red Boy, Little Head, and Cloud family. If we missed anyone we are sorry.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, October 28 at the Cultural Center in Poplar. A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, October 29 at the Cultural Center in Poplar. Interment will follow at the Riverside Presbyterian Cemetery in Riverside. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday October 29, 2016
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
1:00 p.m.
Saturday October 29, 2016
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Cissy Eagleman says
Journey well Leona.
Prayers of comfort to the families and friends today and the days to come.
Our hearts goes out to you all.
Love and Prayers Cissy and Granddaughters-Chasidy & Aroyal
sioux glory dupree says
I’m gonna miss you auntie love u alot
Shari Daniels and family says
leona, I had no clue u were going to leave here so fast. Prayers for your family. Rest easy classmate.
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
Juanita,Doug,Robert andDelton, I was so surprised to hear of Leona’s passing. I’m so sorry for your loss. We send our deepest condolences to you all…. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless you…?. RIP Leona, you are now among your beautiful daughter and the rest of your Family!… Rest Easy Lady!…. With love….
JOEL RAE FERGUSON says
CONDOLENCES TO JUANITA AND FAMILY. HAVE A GOOD JOURNEY LEONA. my prayers to your family. Rest in Perfect Peace
Myron Lee Spotted Bird says
My Condolences to Leona’s Family. Rest in Peace My Friend.
Tyra says
Condolences to Leona’s Family. She was a great co-worker and friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. Rest in peace Leona
Joel & Marcella Grey Bull says
To Juanita n family,
Our sincere condolences to you and your family…She was such a dear friend!! I prayed for her so much…In tears CUZ I will miss her terribly!!! May all your pain n sorrow be comforted… Love from our family.. Fly high with the Angels my dear friend til we meet again!!! AHO!
Tashina Longee says
Leona I never knew how soon this would come, I’ve missed U since the year we parted paths, I continue to love you. Even tho I know ur with our girl up there. It’ll never b worth visits to hometown anymore without U there. I’m so glad I got to see you this last time i visited poplar. I love you Leona Love… Til I see U again ull b missed
Debbie Hopkins says
Juanita & Family: i am so sorry for the loss of Leeona Love. She is one of my best friends who was always there for me in my good and bad times. I will miss her so! God be with you all in the days ahead. It will be hard not seeing her smile and her jokes! She had a great sense of humor she culd make us laugh when we were down!! My heart is broke. Heaven earned another Angel..,RIP Leona Love!!!!
raymond dolezilek says
Juanita & families: I didn’t know your daughter but I thought she looked familiar. She reminds me a lot of your mom Effie, a woman I greatly respected and cared about always. She has those eyes and smile and by the memories shared here – she touched peoples’ lives and made a difference. That is all we can do. Prayers to you and all your family.
Melvin Eagleman 3 says
Doug and Juanita sorry for your loss , Leona was always my friend shocking to hear of Larissa also REST IN PEACE.
Donna Black Dog says
My sincere condolences to the family of Leona Brown. I pray for comfort and peace to the family at this sad moment. She will be missed by all who knew her. My prayers to Juanita, Doug and family.
Greg B says
Jaunita and Doug – sorry to hear of your loss. Condolences to you and family.
barbie merculieff and family says
Sorry for your loss Leona will be missed! MY condolences to you Jaunita and Doug N Family my heart and prayers are with you!
delphine plainbull says
MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO MY RELATIVES JUANITA N DOUG YOUNGMAN… PRAYING DAT SHE BE FLYING ABOVE IN SPIRIT… A’HO!