Judith “Judy” GreyBear, our loving mother, auntie, grandmother, and adopted mother was called home January 29, 2024. Judy was born April 3, 1957 to Lottie E. Old Rock GreyBear and Wilferd Brien in Culbertson, MT.
Judy went to school in Poplar, graduated in 1976. After graduating, found work at various jobs, she had worked for the Fort Peck Tribes for over 40 years in different departments.
Judy met Russell Dean Necklace in 1979. From this union they were known as “Judy&Dean”, common law.
They had 3 girls, LoriJo Lynn, D’Anna Faith, Krissandra Rose; 5 grandchildren, Micheal Dean, JazlynJade, Kirkwood Joseph, Ethan Wade, DylanPaige GreyBear.
Judy loved to cruise, which everyone dubber her “Booze Cruise”, stopping to visit her many friends she has made throughout the years. When not cruising, she liked to go play machines, or she would be at home playing Yahtzee or card games, she wouldn’t quit until she won. Then friend and family would come visit. Judy was full of life, fun loving, never a dull moment with her. She was always laughing, and the friends she met would say she was a “crazy lady” – one of a kind. She gave everyone memories and a good time.
Judy is going to be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Judy leaves behind her girls, LoriJo (Johnny), D’Anna (Cedric), Krissandra; grandkids, Michael Dean, Kirkwood, Ethan, DylanPaige, all of the family home; Adopted daughters, Kelly Ann GreyBear; adopted children in Wolf Point, MT and Poplar MT and cousins, nephews, nieces all of Montana and North Dakota too many to name.
Judy reunites with her longtime companion, Russell Dean; granddaughter, JazlynJade; her parents, mother and father; her siblings, brothers, Melvin GreyBear Sr., Abraham “Judge” GreyBear Sr., Galen GreyBear; sisters, Vina Mae, Coretta Rose, Phyllis Kay, Ava Marie. She will be missed dearly. Gone but not forgotten – forever in our hearts.