"Toka Kokipapi Win"

~ Enemy Scared of Her ~

Geraldine Mae Blue Bird was born on September 17, 1955 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert Blue Bird-Grabbing Bear and Emily (Holy Rock) Blue Bird. Geraldine made her journey to the Spirit World on March 2, 2023 in Fort Worth, TX.

Geraldine is survived by her daughters, Bobbie Spotted Elk, Aaliyah Spotted Elk, Dawnee Frogg, Tonya Elk Boy, Juanita Broken Leg and Mary Little Dog; sons, Collin Spotted Elk, Jr., Jaydee Spotted Elk, Flint Red Feather, Selam and Clarence Behan, Isaac Caldwell, Howard Blue Bird, Travis Elk Boy, Justin Hawk Wing and Cole Spotted Elk; son-in-law, Lyle Blue Legs, Jr.; and numerous, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband, Collin Spotted Elk, Sr.; parents, Robert Blue Bird-Grabbing Bear and Emily (Holy Rock) Blue Bird; siblings, Joann Belt, Jerry Belt, Mervin Kills Enemy, Ione, Tillie (her twin), Robert and Roberta Kills Enemy (twins), Bryon Blue Bird, Edna Apple, and cousin/brother, Gaylord A. Catches, Sr.; children, 2 babies (in infancy), Kathy Red Feather, Terry Red Feather, and Reuben Spotted Elk; maternal grandparents, Polly Bird Necklace/Holy Rock and Jonas Holy Rock; granddaughters, Abby Bell, Takini Bell, Joyce Bell, Bernice Spotted Elk, and Stella Caldwell; grandsons, Joseph Behan, Devon Caine Elk Boy, Floriberto Parra-Munoz, and Russell Caldwell; and nieces, Donna Sue Good Shot and Debra Kay Bell.

Pallbearers will be Icamna Spotted Elk, Bryan Smith, Jr., Ace No Braid, Anthony Brown Otter, Randy White Horse, Wambli Spotted Elk, Ryan Blue Bird, Darrell Spotted Elk, Jr., Harrison Caldwell, Daryl Goings, Santiago Parra-Munoz, Sage Richards and Wes Cottier.

Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Pat Richards, Shirley Richards & Family, special friends-Miguel, Camille, and Klara Bald Eagle-Loafer & Family, Trav & Marvella Richards & Family, Frances, Stephanie, and Darrell Spotted Elk, Jr. & Family, Vina Janis & Family, Paulette Moore & Family, Robert Red Shirt & Family, Antoine Blue Bird & Family, Jackie, Susan, and Mary Anne King & Family, Amy Yarber & Family, Doris Respects Nothing & Family, Jules & Lelani Frias & Family, Tiffany, Lane, and Randy Hill, Shyla Red Feather & Family, Priscilla Olivarez & Family, Juliana, Robert, Filemon, Briano, Belecya & Esrah Parra-Munoz & Family, Wilma & Babette Thin Elk & Family, Valentina Makes Him First & Family, Rosie Cottier & Family, Alberta Richards & Family, Helen Buckman & Family, Lee & Tiny DeCory & Family, Red Fawn Janis & Family, Mozella Alberts & Family, Beatrice “Chic” Big Crow & Family, Charlotte Frogg & Family, Marissa Macedo & Family, Elizabeth & Jeanette Richards, Rhiannon, Rhoda, AJ, Luke, Tyrone, Al Bell & Family, Tawney, Connie, Mona, and Holly Wilson & Family, Jesse, Jake, and Annabelle Hand & Family, Daryl & Candy Red Shirt & Family, Sam & Dan Hand & Family, Donna Towers & Family, Alcapone White Calf & Family, Henry Red Cloud & Family, April, Patty, and Spanks Stoldt & Families, Diane, Dee, Sarah, Samantha and Baby Jay DuBray & Families, Whitney Zephier & Family, Collin Spotted Elk III, Ginger Richards & Family, Theresa Kay, Carla, Lisa, and Cheyenne Blue Bird & Families, Jim Richards & Family, All the Ladies from FMC Carswell in Fort Worth, TX and throughout the B.O.P. special thanks to the Cornerstone Mission (Lysa and her administrative team), and All Friends & Relatives.

Wake Services: Two night wake services starting at 4:00 PM, Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the On Common Ground Church in Rapid City, SD.

Funeral Services: 9:00 AM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the On Common Ground Church in Rapid City, SD.

Visitation Service: 1:00~2:30 PM, Saturday, March 18, 2023 at the Joyner Hall in Pine Ridge, SD

Officiating: To Be Announced

Burial Services: Spotted Elk/Blue Bird Family Cemetery, Slimbuttes, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD