Sylvia Ann Cantrell was born on March 31, 1960 to Otto and Nida Cantrell. She was born and raised in the Fort Peck area.
Sylvia attended Wolf Point high school and got her GED in 1997. She held a job at the Fort Peck Community College daycare from ’96 to 2010 which she was very fond of. She became a state certified care provider and also state certified for the adult food program, where she bonded with many new grandkids and adopted children too many to mention…whom she loved!
In 2011 Sylvia attended the Federal Law Enforcement training for basic correctional officers. She wasn’t one bit shy to show off her new moves she learned in Artesia, New Mexico where she graduated from the US Indian Police Academy on April 19, 2011. She continued with her career with law and justice until 2017 when her health had her take a lighter job duty. She then worked at the Poplar Elementary school as a cook, until June 2022, for over 1000 students.
Early in life she a daughter (Looneytunes) whom she was very much excited to have a little girl. In 1980 she married the late Tony WiseSpirit. In this marriage she had two sons, Jason and Joe WiseSpirit. She always had an open door for whoever needed a place. She then moved on and relocated to Minneapolis, MN where she spent many years with Gordon WhiteBull. From this union Autumn, Tashina and Josh WhiteBull were welcomed into her little family she created, times got stressful, but mom and auntie was a go-getter and pushed to be a good parent and role model to her children.
Then in the early 90’s Annie (Sylvia) met Johnnie Ray Stormy and welcomed Crystal Belle Stormy, her seventh baby and took Red Fawn Stormy as her own, she raised them with tough love and they will one day be grateful for those times.
Mom and auntie enjoyed her times with her children and grandchildren. She loved to listen to music, cruise, cook, tend her garden and flowers, gamble and visit with Charlie P., who was her very special companion for the last 20 years and up until her passing.
We all miss her dearly. “Toughen up and stay positive”, is what Annie would always say to many of us.
She is survived by her children, Yolanda (David) Bleazard, Jason WiseSpirit, Autumn WhiteBull, Tashina (Jason Brown) Cantrell, Josh WhiteBull (Maria GoodBird); grandkids, Chakora, Marcus, Brayden, Morgan, Shawn, Jaymyn WiseSpirit; brothers, Leanord Cantrell (Sharon), Newton Cantrell, Otto Cantrell, Arthur Cantrell, Virgil Cantrell; sisters Ida Cantrell Yongman, Mary Wolfchild, Cheryl Cantrell, Mary Plante, Cheryl Fox, Lahoma Young.
She is preceded in death by her mom and dad, brothers, Courtney, Jiggs, Llewellyn, Frankie, Merle, Melty, Stevie, David, Richard; sisters, Hazel, Roseanne, Puggy, Emily, Emma.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
11:00 a.m.
Friday April 5, 2024
Poplar Cultural Center
Poplar, Montana 59255
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MichaelJ & Earlene says
Sincere heartfelt condolences to her children, grandchildren, family and friends❣️Your all in our thoughts and prayers🙏Auntie Annie will be greatly missed but her memory will live on in our hearts❣️She was a good hearted soul, greeted you with a big smile and hug🌹A beautiful guardian Angel watching over her loved ones❣️
Jordis Ferguson says
So sorry to hear about your loss of Annie. Knew her and family all my life and loved them all as family. Sending love and hugs of comfort to the family/friends/relatives. 🙏✨️
Acacia blackeagle says
i love and miss you gma Annie so much I’ll forever cherish our memories we made together you always knew how to bring a reaction out of someone wether it was good or bad, you were always abt being around the family,always telling me to come visit more I wish I didn’t take the time we had for granted but I’ll always remember the last time I seen you you told me I was you’re favorite little girl n to keep pushing for what i want. I love you Grandma Annie fly high in paradise 🕊️❤️
Dreamis Eagle Boy says
🌹 Our Deepest Condolences to the Families of Auntie Annie…🩷 Lots of Love & Hugs… ✝️ RIP ANNIE ROONIE 😇….
Kimmy Dawn says
I will forever miss you auntie mom you always were there for me thru all my problems whether it was heart break, my feelings hurt or just needing someone to talk to. I learned so many things from you. I wish I could have seen you one last time gave you a hug and told you I loved you. Auntie 😭😭I will always miss you but you are no longer in pain nor suffering. Rest In Paradise auntie mama.❤️❤️
Jenn Jones says
Condolences to Annie’s Family.. I’ll keep u guys in my prayers!
Rita Weeks says
Condolences to Annie’s family. Annie was a wonderful person and loved her family and friends. Annie will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Peace be with you.
Joel n Marcella Grey Bull says
our sincere Condolences to my dear friend, Annie..we worked together at the FPCC daycare many years ago n I always considered you as my dear friend..you certainly will be missed by all who love you. You were such a loving n caring person, checking on others who need a caring friend..your smile n hugs I will always remember you by..May everyone’s heartfelt prayers for your family touch each n every heart that’s broken because of your passing..Fly high with the Angels my dear friend..sure will miss seeing you walking by..til we see you again..doksha
Ann Baker says
My sincere condolences to Annie’s family and friends. May you rest in peace.
Katie Eagle says
Condolences to the Cantrell family she is in a better place you know she’ll be watching over her family .
Rinoa Blu Longee says
I miss my grandma so much she meant alot to me. She was the one to raise me and help me learn alot. She means the world to me.❤❤
Carla Cantrell says
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Gina says
Sending love and hugs of comfort to the family/friends/relatives. 🙏 So very sorry to hear about your loss of Annie, we had been born on March 31st like others we got to know here. I Knew her to be a cool person and was nice to me. I’m going to miss her 💙
Grandma Patt says
God bless dear beautiful Annie and her journey to the land of our ancestors. We love you Annie. God bless your tiwahe and your tiosoaye. I love you my girl, I will certainly miss you. ❤️❤️💙💙🥹🥹😭😭. Gone too soon, 💔💔💔
Richelle says
Condolences to her family and friends
Jessica Spotted Bull says
Condolences to all of Annie’s loved ones. Annie was a good person, who showed me kindness and made me laugh many times through the years.
I remember Annie and Charlie P being there for my Dad when he was battling his cancer, they’d be at the house everyday to helping him and I’ll never forget that.
Joe and Brandy Longee Frederick says
Rest in peace my condolences and prayers are with your family and friends May God Guide Comfort and Watch over your babies Thank you for all you have done for me I appreciate it and I am so very sorry 😞 kids
Jh says
RIP . Thanks for always being there when I wanted to gab. Such a beautiful person.
hunter boyd says
i well mis grama in my heart you were the light to love and kindnes / love you and miss you one day I will see u agen love you forever 😚🥹
love you we one day we I will see you agen love you forever🥹