Nellie Silk, Wha Ina Pe Win “Takes Them Out Woman”, was born March 29, 1932 at the Fort Peck Hospital, Poplar Montana to John and Nancy Follows the Road and entered the spirit world January 4, 2020.
At the age of 9 years Nellie’s mother passed away and was raised by grandparents Grandpa Thomas and Mary Long cloud, “Hunkaiapi” (An Elder) and “Good Pipe Woman”. They taught her many of the things important to traditional homes, such as the importance of being good to one another and loving and respecting others.
Nellie also lived in the home of her relatives Grandma Sees End of the Horn and her aunt Elizabeth Greybull of Fort Kipp. She was raised with Maryanne Greybull and Barbara Birdsbill.
Nellie attending School in Brockton Montana and later going off to boarding school in Pierre South Dakota.
Nellie met and married Charles Bernard Silk Jr on December 5, 1951 in Fort Yates North Dakota. Of this union 3 children were born, Charles Darryl Silk, Frederick Silk and Janice Nancy Silk. Charles passed away May 1970.
Nellie moved to Wolf Point in 1964 to babysit and never left. Nellie enjoyed sewing, beading making frybred, wojapi, corn-balls and wasna. She was homemaker, grandmother and great grandmother and advocate for children. Grandma Nellie babysat many children and became “Grandma Nellie” to many. She loved participating in the Parade every summer having her grandchildren participate too. She always looked forward to attending the Wild Horse Stampede, it was one of the highlights of her summer as she got older. You could always see grandma Nellie walking around town with a bag in hand picking up trash. Some days she would walk 5 miles. She said “you have to keep active”.
Nellie was baptized into the Morman Church and was strong in her faith with the lord. Grandma always reminded us to pray.
Nellie was a fluent speaker of the Sioux language she worked with Lanny Real Bird in the translation of the Dakota Language with 100 phrases along with the Plains Sign Language. She was always willing to help when asked how to pronounce or translate different words or phrases.
Nellie is preceded in death by her parents, John and Nancy (Longcloud) Follows The Road, Grandparents Tom and Mary Longcloud. Brother, Marvin Bull Chief Sr, Son, Frederick Silk Sr., grandchildren Elton Silk, Gloria Silk, Samantha Headdress and sister cousin Maryanne Greybull
Survived by children: Janice Poowegup, Charles Silk Sr, Niece Barbara Birdsbill, grandchildren: Charles Robert, Kobe, Katriel, Kraven, Kali, Kane, Larissa. Carmen, Ablazah. Colleen, Bryce, Jade, Bently. Trish, Dustan, Acacia. Fred Jr. (mister) Jazzman, Brent. Carleen, Matthew, Alex, McKayla. Sheryle, Kathryn, Kaden, Kayla. Charlie, Ronnie, Jesse, Keilby, Joaquin, Beau,Angela, Kylen. John, Stephanie, Kammie, Elyza, Sydne, Araya. Keydenn, Krayson, Karlyn, KreeDawn Longcloud, Braven Wasü, Kyle, Teri, Heather, Joseph and Husha.
A wake will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2020 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the New Community Hall in Wolf Point. Interment will follow at the Fort Kipp Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements and condolences for the family can be left by using the form below.
tina magnan says
Prayers to all of Nellie’s family, extended family and friends. She was a very special lady.
she will be greatly missed.
Tara Douglas Ricker says
Prayers to everyone who knew and loves Nellie. She has blessed many lives through her years of caring, loving and always loving to visit everyone she knew. That’s what I remember about her. Nellie came to visit my grandma regularly. Nellie was very supportive when my grandma passed away.
Nellie are in a good place now. Please tell my grandma I love and miss her. I will miss you too. One day we will all see each other again. No good byes, we will See you again.
David and Chong Ae Boyd says
Nellie you are finally at rest and peace, you earned it
Tina BetsHisMedicine says
Prayers to the family. Our communities lost a beautiful, wise lady & heaven gained an angel.
Ann Baker says
Prayers for the friends and family of Nellie Silk. They don’t make them like her anymore. She was a tough lady. Rest in peace, Nellie. You deserve it!
Patt Runs Through says
I love you dear Nellie. God is with you always. May our Creator bless you as you make your rounds to see everyone. I’ll miss you.
Clarence Maher says
My sincere condolences to Nellie’s family I knew her for 30 years and recently she was my neighbor of 5 years she always came up to visit and tell me some of her old stories she will be greatly missed. May the Woniya Wakan watch over her
Max Bear says
My condolences to Charles and Janice Silk. And the rest of Nellie’s family. God bless you all.
Tuesday Peltier says
Nellie Silk was Wonder Woman & one my oldest friend & she gonna be missed & I’m gonna miss visiting her!
Autumn says
Sorry for your loss ❤️ She was a great lady. I’m glad I got to see her again at Kat’s graduation. Thank you for including me. Love you guys ❤️
Ronni Natal says
So saddened to hear this. My kid’s & I lived below her at one time. We loved her. She will be missed by many. Prayers 🙏 to Nellie’s family.
Ronette, Brittany & Santini
Anita Trice says
Grandma Nellie gladly took me under her wing when I made the decision to enter into the sacred circle. She danced me in and took me as a Grand daughter. She was a giving and strong woman who was highly regarded by all who knew her. My deepest condolences to family, extended family and friends. Wishing you all comfort during this sad time.
Tiyowakanhdi winyan says
I am from Spirit Lake North Dakota, an I heard of this wonderful Lady, prayers for her family.
Judy Boysun says
At 1:30am on Jan 4th,a pair of owls were hooting from pines in my yard.There would be a death.We can take comfort knowing Nellie is happy on the Other side.She touched so many hearts during her life and will be dearly missed.My son,Alec,said it best…”she was an awesome woman.”
Terry McAnally says
A beautiful soul has passed to the Other Side; may all who knew her remember her wisdom, guidance and love and honor her by living a spiritual, sober, caring life. She wanted that so much for all her family and tribal loved ones. Her presence at any event was always needed. She truly shared her love with anyone she met. May peace and love surround all who mourn her passing. Creator watch over all she prayed for, please.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Nellie was a thoughtful and helpful lady. May she rest in peace.
God bless the family.
Jennifer Zimmerman says
Nellie was a beautiful soul. She touched so many lives..she is now at rest…heaven definitely gained an angel.
Tony Rowe says
Nellie was a great woman, she always had a smile. She is a great loss to the Dakota Oyate. Safe journey Kusi.
Tony Rowe says
Nellie was a great lady. She was always encouraging to whoever she met. Safe journey Kusi. Condolences to her family.
rostelle beston says
Grandma I love you an I’m sorry I wasn’t there for you geez I didnt get to say all I wanted to say but your in good hands
Jeannie archdale says
I so loved visiting with nellie over the years, she always had time for anyone and would give someone her last dollar if they needed it. Our community has lost a very special lady. My prayers for her family
Bill and Irene Rathert says
Nellie was a good person and helpful to all Rest in peace Thinking of family, she will be missed.
Louella Douglas-Contreras says
My sincere condolences to the Nellie Silk family. I have known Nellie since I was very young. She was always glad to see me and she made me fell like she was my family. I feel blessed in knowing her and that I was a part of her life. I love you and will be praying for your journey Nellie.
Carlos J Buck Elk | Honolulu, Hawaii says
My sincere condolences to the families.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Nellie even though you are in the spirit world we hope you like the flowers we got you. We are sorry you left your family but you are in a better place with other loved ones. As a member of the LDS church you know that Families Are Forever. Now you can visit with Roy and Alice Harris and other Wolf Point and Poplar branch members who are welcoming you to heaven. God bless your family on earth.
Pauline Azure-Feuvray says
Frank and Connie Azure-Macdonald wrote the above sentiments and typed by Pauline Azure-Feuvray. Rest in peace our dear friend.
Darwin Schafer winnifred. mindy says
Grandma Nellie was a very loving woman she was always at the pow wow s .there Mindy would go over and sit by her and look on together . I go bring her some soup and fry bread and something to drink and through the evening I would go check on them make sure they’re okay see if they needed anything that should give Mindy a hug and say it to you tomorrow if I come back going be missed by all of us we love her very much
Susan McGrail says
Thoughts and prayers to Grandma Nellie’s family. She was a kind and sweet lady. I’ll forever cherish the stories and time spent with you.
Carolyn Rusche says
My prayers to Nellie’s family. Nellie was a great friend to me, so I was so sad to hear of her passing. Nellie helped our child advocacy group for years. She would do whatever she could to help children. I admired her dedication to helping others. She was also dedicated to her family and proud of them. She is definitely an angel in the sky!
Nyoka Twitchell says
Nellie was a wonderful woman, I remember her from the days I worked at the credit union. She was a sweet lady and enjoyed visiting with her and listening to her stories. God bless her and her family.
Delphine R Plain Bull says
REST PEACEFULLY NELLIE GONNA MISS YOUR STORIES N WILL MISS YOUR SMILE… MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO HER FAMILY N GRANDCHILDREN.. PRAYER’S N LOVE FOR Y’LL <3
Theresa Forrest says
Grandma Nellie,
It is hard to believe you really left this world for Heaven, You will be missed beyond measure. I cannot thank you enough for the impact you’ve had in our Lives…. You’ve Blessed us with your Wisdom and Love. I know We will see you again someday, until then we will Miss you so so much and Keep an eye on all your Grands and Great ones! 💞
Amanda Brown says
I remember sitting in Nellies kitchen and her telling me storys of her grandparents and we went to their land and picked chokecherry to make into soup.She took me in a stranger from another land (Australia) and she became a part of my life.We wrote too each other for many years.The last time I left to go on the train she made me some fry bread with raisins she got up very early that day and that was Nellie a caring wonderful woman that was strong and straight to the point.I have missed her letters and I am glad she lived to a good age.Amanda
Gail Green says
I haven’t been around for a long time but I loved Nellie. What a beautiful soul. My prayers to all her family. We will see her again.