Sheila (Noreen) Greybull, 56, was born on Dec. 27, 1967, at the Poplar Hospital in Poplar, Montana, to Melvin Shaw Greybull and Diane Longee. After numerous health trials, Sheila came to rest in the peaceful arms of the Lord on August 6, 2023.
Sheila came into the world as the third-born of her nine siblings, including Everett Browning Jr., Anthony Browning, Kimberly Greybull, Johna Greybull and Brian Greybull Monica Greybull Lindsey Greybull and Melvin Greybull Jr. As the firstborn daughter in the family, she was a natural leader and caretaker. Growing up on the East End of town, she took an interest in sports, and learned the game of basketball by playing it with the boys in her neighborhood. Because of these early experiences, Sheila quickly became an adept ball player, and, in 1985, was named among the top five players in the state of Montana for Class B. It didn’t hurt, Sheila recently shared, that Caleb Shields and Gene Culbertson promised her a dollar every time she scored. “I enjoyed my hook shots and my teammates,” she said. “It was the best time in my life!” Sheila also was a cheerleader and enjoyed singing, her rich alto voice earning her various solos throughout her school years. She also performed in vocal ensemble groups. Sheila also loved listening to music, dancing, and rooting for her beloved Denver Broncos.
Her firstborn son, Derrick Lee Greybull, was first to introduce Sheila to motherhood, followed by Marissa Buckles, Ryan Buckles, Mandee Buckles, Mallory Greybull, Raina Cooeyate and Cecelia Cooeyate, whom she adopted. As her family grew, Sheila transferred her allegiance for playing sports to her family, her “loves,” as she called her children and grandchildren, along with staying in touch with friends. Her embrace was wide, and her family grew to include her grandchildren, along with numerous friends and cousins she welcomed into her home when a need arose.
Her work career spanned everything from bartending and teaching children as an aide and instructor of the Dakota Language, and home-school coordinator for Native children, to serving ailing patients as a Certified Nursing Assistant in Great Falls, where she moved to with her family in 1998. Eventually, Sheila would require the same care she gave others. Always the giver, Sheila volunteered to donate one of her kidneys to her father in 1992 when his kidney function slowed. In time, her remaining kidney began to suffer, and she entered into a long journey of kidney dialysis. One of the founding patients at the dialysis clinic she frequented, her tenacity showed even here, where Sheila met many patients who ultimately passed into eternal life even while she persisted beyond the expectations of her medical team.
Wherever she went—whether into schools to teach and mentor children or at her medical appointments—Sheila was a magnet to people, who found her strong spirit insistent upon oftentimes brutal honesty, but simultaneously welcoming them into her heart with unconditional love. Having the “gift of gab,” Sheila drew people of all walks of life into conversation, lifting their spirits and helping them know they were not alone.
Sheila’s fierce love for life was severely challenged in 2010 with the tragic death of her son Ryan, and a leg injury, resulting in infection and the amputation of her left leg. The heartbreak of losing her beloved son along with her ease of mobility was almost enough to break her spirit, and Sheila entered into a period of darkness. In time, however, she was pulled out of despair, realizing that unforgiveness would destroy her, and that God had given her a higher purpose. At this point, she clung to the Jesus she’d been introduced to in childhood, and became determined to begin fully living again, for the sake of her living children and grandchildren. “I just know the Lord is with me all the time,” she said recently. “Because of that, I’m never alone.” She brought this belief with her into her eternal journey.
Few were as adept at come-backs as Sheila, perfectly timed and well-placed. Her infectious laugh, joking ways, and lively spirit will be greatly missed by those blessed to call her friends and family.
Sheila was preceded in death by her parents, son Ryan Buckles, Grandson Kanyen Lee Greybull sister Kim Greybull, Monica Greybull close friend Gloria “Leigh” Nation, along with her Aunties and Uncles, and Grandparents. With her children, she also leaves behind her grandchildren: Tanner, Titan and Ryan Kohl; Marias, Rylynn and Tegan Greybull; Brynnlee Greybull; Maylee Carmona; Kylon Converse; and Kimber Solheim and Patience Black Dog.
Condolences for the family may be left using the form below.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Thursday August 17, 2023
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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MCGEORGE DEMARRIAS says
CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY. SHEILA WAS A COOL FRIEND.
Deborah Longee Nero says
RIP Cuz… I always thinking about you.. No more pain. Now your with your son, sister, parents and grand parents. My condolences to your kids and grand kids. RIP.
Cissy and Chasidy Eagleman says
I’m definitely going to miss you Sheila. I’m glad I got to see you, hug you up and kiss your forehead on last Friday. Had I known it would be the last time, I’d have held you a little longer. We got to tell one another how we felt and to thank one another for praying for one another. I know now that you’ll be pain free, sickness free and just FREE…Praise the Lord! You are a special person to all that love you and knew you…and gosh darn you can crack people up when wanted to haha
Journey Well Sheila…
condolences to your family and friends…kids and grands…
Kaytlin N Girls says
Rest In Paradise Auntie Sheila. I Love you and prayers for anyone hurting by her loss right now!
Shari Daniels says
My sincere condolences to her children, grandchildren and families. Tell mom hi for me. We will see you again.
Rose Morsette says
Condolences to the family, Sheila was such a beautiful person,
She was my babysitter many yrs back and I’m grateful for her,Love you cousin.❤️🙏🌹
krystle linthicum says
Amazing woman who i held dear to my heart, she treated me like her own daughter. Ill miss you already. until we meet again.
Frank DeMarrias says
Sheila gonna miss that laugh of yours. Your an Angel now go fly and check out the universe. My condolences to the family. RIP GIRL DOKSHA
Melissa Wettlin says
Sheila, I miss your morning messages and all the support u gave me throughout our lives. U been my friend since I was about 8 or 9 years old and I’ve always looked up to you. You could always talk sense into us crazy ones haha. Love you too the moon and back and I’ll never forget you. RIP Beautiful!
Robert Eder says
You were my best but rest in peace Cuz see you 💔
Vicky and Kevin Schindler says
Our hearts have been heavy since hearing of the passing of our dear friend, Sheila. She will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her. God gained a beautiful angel. Our sincere condolences to all of her family and friends.
Laurie Shafer says
My deepest condolences to Sheila’s family and friends. A great women earned her wings and suffers no more in heaven. She has gone to prepare a place for you. Fly High beautiful Sheila tell Rally hello for me. See ya on the other side.
Leeann perry says
Sheila was a awsome n beautiful person…..sooo many memories of us all together, young n having fun!!! She is now with her fam in heaven!!! RIP MY DEAR FREN, CONDOLENCES TO HER KIDS N GRANDKIDS AND FAMILY!!! FLY HIGH MY FREN YOU ARE NOW DANCING IN HEAVEN 😪😪😪😪💔💔💔💔
Josh Garfield says
I last saw you a few years back and I still remember how much you made me laugh. I and probably everyone else will miss that about you. To you on your next journey.
Warren says
Thoughts and condolences to Sheila’s family and friends. Knee her for years.
Hank Buckles says
Sorry to hear of Sheila’s passing. I sang beside her dad the late Melvin “Shaw” Greybull, with the Badland Singers. My condolences to her family.
Barbara Perry says
Already miss you my girl. We sure use to have fun when Vic and I went out and ran into you. You are just like family, you and Tony. Rest now, you deserve it. Love you forever!
Leeann perry says
My dear fren, you are such a beautiful person who have touched soo many!!! You have a heart of gold 💛💛💛💛 my condolences to her kids n the grandkids n 2 bros n sis n the rest of her family n frens!!!! You will be missed dearly, love ya my fren 💗💗💗💗💗
Val and Sue Parker says
Our deepest condolences to Sheila’s family. She was our good friend and had many good times and laughs with her. RIP Sheila 🌹
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🙏🏽’s,Prayers & Sincere Condolences to Sheila’s Family🌹… 😇 RIP Sheila…
Felicia says
Prayers for your kids u were an amazing person and i had fun babysitting for u growing up! Fly high lady safe journey
Lori Canyon says
Condolences 💐 to the family 🙏❤️🙏 RIP Shelia and journey well and tell our sister Michelle we love and miss her 😢
Barbara Perry says
Sincere sympathy for the loss of Sheila 🙏 , to her sister, brothers, children, grandchildren. I hope you all find comfort, knowing that everyone suffers her loss with you! She will always be with you in your heart. May she rest in peace!!
Teresa Natwick says
Rest in Peace, prayers and hugs to the family 🙏🙏🙏
Deb Bruner says
So sorry to hear about your mother Sheila!
Condolences to her children and family…
Hugs and prayers 🙏🙏🙏
Nephew Jalen Kade Roberts says
There’s a big family reunion, the family here will be sad n miss you but the family and ancestors on the other side will be happy your with them. No more earthly pain or suffering. May you rest in peace, while you make your journey to paradise 🙏❤️
Jordis Ferguson says
RIP Sheila !!! Comfort to the family and friends. You will be truly missed and we were blessed to have you in our lives and hearts.
Delphine Jimmie says
Shiela, was the most beautiful soul I have met. Walk in peace and rest in love!!
Ron and Kim Bushman says
Condolences from Ron and Kim Bushman Family. Your in our prayers.
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The Grey Bear Family says
Sorry for your loss Sheila was so nice and will make you laugh always had a good time with her fly high with the wambdi’s until we meet again have a safe journey.
Joel n Marcella GB says
R.I.P. my dear ol friend Sheila..many good times when we ran into you!! Lots of laughs n joking around too!! We’ll always cherish the memories..may Jesus be with your family and friends..fly high my dear friend..you have earned your wings..
Colleen Ferguson says
Rip sister Sheila Grey Bull ♥️🌹😇🙏I’m glad I got to know u & there on got to become antie Colleen I’m gonna miss u & love you an I’m glad I got to hug u & tell u I love you for the last time now your with your son & parents rest in heavenly peace sister✌️😇🙏 ps.tell Kimberly I miss her dearly & always will you are together ❤️ fly high sisters
Thomasone Hamilton says
RIP my friend, 🦅 fly high 🦅 Have many good memories of your craziness. Pain free and at peace now. 🙏 Prayers to the family.
Pastor Steven Smith says
Those of us in Christ realize our days are numbered. We will see you soon. Thank you for all the prayers and the things you taught me without realizing it. Still love you cousin forever. ✝️. Happy to honor and celebrate your life.
David & Chong Boyd says
Finally at rest my niece
Felicia Falls Down says
So sorry for the family’s loss. I haven’t seen sheila in a few years but she was always so warm and welcoming. You will be missed Sheila. Rest in Peace. Please give Ryan a big hug for us! We love you!
Kathy hamilton says
Kathy Hamilton and family
My deepest condolences to the family. So sorry for the loss of your sis-mother. Keep you all in prayers. Love you all…
Orlonda GH says
So sorry for your family’s loss, I have known Sheila since I was a child, she used to babysit us! I will always remember the classy beautiful woman she was, always looking her best.
Lucy Redekopp says
My sincere condolences to the family. My prayers are with you all.
Kirn FastHorse Family says
Sheila a genuine beautiful amazing high spirited person she always knew the best in everything and anything there wasn’t a day she couldn’t do or can do for everyone always good to know or someone to truly go to if you needed anything no matter what it was I’m so glad I got to know her as family I will forever miss her so much and yes I loved her style it’s was truly amazing how she always dress up and look too dam good In anything she would wear I love you auntie sheila Rip fly high AHo Mitukuye Oyasin until we see each other again
Autumn Blackcloud says
Tony and family, my condolences!
PK Bushman says
Shiela you were such a beautiful soul. Loved your laugh n optimism. Be with Jesus. Xoxo