Orla Jean Longee, age 48, of Poplar, MT passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016 at the Poplar Hospital. Orla, was the daughter of Alfred Carroll Longee and Charity Jones Longee. She was born on March 23, 1968 in Poplar, MT. Orla Longee attended Headstart in Poplar, MT. She then moved to Harlem in 1980 for 5 years. Orla, later attended Flandreau, SD, her favorite subject was math. She did 9th and 10th grade. She then went to Harlem to attended High School and participated in track and cross country.
Orla, later on then met Elgin Johnson in Fort Belknap in 1981, then had two boys, Jeremy Longee and Jesse Johnson. Orla, was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to music, fishing, cooking, doing puzzles. She loved being around family and friends, especially her children and grandchildren.
She survived by her children, Jeremy W. Longee, Jesse Johnson, Arthur R. Cantrell Jr., Betty M. Cantrell, Ryan J. Cantrell, Chenell R. Cantrell, all from Poplar; sisters, Diana Rose (Terry) Two Hearts, Patricia A. Dubray and children of Minot, ND, and Sherlene (Gleed) of Frazer; aunts, Mary Rose (Dave) Kholman of Williston, ND, Hazel E. Longee of Omaha NE, Mildred Longee and family of Poplar, Verlynn Longee and family of Wapato, WA, ; uncles, Medford Jones and family of Dodson, MT, Warren “Todd” Jones and family of Frazer, Faron Jones and Elton Jones both of Poplar, and Clifford Jones of Wolf Point.
Orla, is preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Carroll Longee and Charity Longee; one brother, Milton D. Longee; paternal grandparents, Elise Lone and William Longee; Uncle Joe Jones of Oswego, MT (Melda Gone of Poplar) maternal grandparents, Catherine and Stephan Jones Sr.; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins too numerous to mention.
A wake will be held 7 p.m. Friday, December 16 at the Poplar Cultural Center. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, December 17 at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the St. Ann’s Cemetery in Poplar. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 17, 2016
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m.
Saturday December 17, 2016
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
Shari Daniels and family says
My thoughts and prayers for the family.
Cissy Eagleman & Grandchildren says
Prayers of comfort and peace to Orla’s family.
May you journey well Orla.
TAFFY HAMILTON says
condolences to ORLA:s family R.I.P. my friend .fly high with the angels
Della Pipestem says
My deepest condolences to her family. I know you will be greatly missed. You are in a better place. Prayers for those that are going g to miss you so very much.
Joel & Marcella Grey Bull says
To all of sister Orlando Jean’s family,
Our most deepest condolences to you…I know it’s hard to lose a dear , sister, Mom, Auntie, Gramma , n dear Fren!!!! God needed to take her home now, no more sorrow n pain….We will sure Love n miss her as well. She was a sister to us too…Take comfort in her memories n our prayers for strength n healing for you all…
Donna Black Dog says
My deepest sympathy to the family of Orlando. May Jehovah God comfort and strengthen be with the family at this sad time.
Vikki Johnson says
Prayers go out to Orla’s family, especially Jesse and Jeremy who are my nephews. Remember that your mother loved you and will watch over you until you meet again
Aunt Vikki and family of Fort Belknap
Maryann Wetsit says
R.I.P. Orla… Fly High With The Angels Orla… Going to miss you… Prayers for u and your family… Luv you .. Maryann Wetsit and Dolly Stark
Kathleen says
My sincere condolences to Orla’s family. Her children and extended family. Whenever I saw Orla she was always happy. She was a very good person and I am so sorry I didn’t get to visit her before she went on her journey.
Verlynn F. Longee says
My niece Orla Jean. The Times I got to talk with you whenever I went home for a visit, I always told u ( stop drinking) I love you and want to see you again when I come to visit. Well my girl, it looks like I won’t be seeing you. You are free now, no more pain. Fly high with the angels. Till we see each other again. I love you.- your aunty Verlynn
Conrad and Amanda Scott says
We’d like to thank Orla for all the help she contributed, she will be dearly missed. No words can express the sorrow of loss of someone as nice and helpful as her. She will always be in our thoughts!
Gina Fourstar says
Rest in peace Orla..my prayers to your friends & family.
Chenell Cantrell says
I love you mom, i miss you more than anything, rest easy and fly high my beautiful mother.
chenell cantrell says
I love you dearly mom, I hope to see you again soon.
Not a day goes by where I want you by my side.
You are a beautiful angle, time to fly high and let all your fear go.
<3
delphine plainbull says
my codolences to my first cousins Dianna n patricia longee(dubray) stay strong for eachother you are the only two left now be der together for support love you both with all my heart…