Shannon Lee Palmier

Shannon Lee Palmier was born on August 17, 1960 in Pine Ridge, SD to Jacklyn Rose Palmier and Robert Palmier. Shannon made her journey to the spirit world on March 20, 2024 at her home in Pine Ridge, SD.

Shannon is survived by her children, Melanie Waters, Lester Waters, Jr., Cass Waters, Sr., Cole Waters, and Lucy Real Bird; hunka son, Zack Janis; grandchildren, Jayden Brewer, Timothy Waters, Shayonna Waters, Joseph Long Soldier, Alias Waters, Cass Delane Waters, Jr., Cassandra Waters, Cole Cash Waters, River Ray Waters, Sierra Waters, Misty Waters, Cheyenne Waters, Aria Hawk, Hank Real Bird, Johneeanna Washakie, John Cole Real Bird, and Emma Lou Real Bird; sisters, Jackie Miller, Suzy Mesteth, Jenny Runs Close To Lodge, Elena Singer, and Joann Flynn; brother, Dale “Rawhide” Palmier; aunts, Lindy Trueblood, Gloria Goggles, and Norma Rendon; uncle, Gary Goggles; god-children, Jasper Yellow Bird and Kasey Miller; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Shannon was preceded in death by her mother, Jacklyn Rose Palmier; spouse, Lester Waters, Sr.; son, Lyle Ray Waters; daughter, Misty Waters; granddaughter, Sienna Waters; maternal grandparents, Lawrence “Prunes” Ecoffey and Gladys (Steele) Ecoffey; sister, Lynette Palmier; brother, Billy Palmier; aunts, Evelyn “Sissy” Eagle Bull, Tinky Steele, and Dolly Steele; and uncle, Tubby Palmier.

Honorary pallbearers will be Pine Ridge I.H.S. EMS, and all friends and family.

Visitation Services: Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD.

Funeral Services: 6:00 PM, Tuesday, March 26, 2024 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Pine Ridge, SD.

Officiating: Ms. Joyce Tibbitts

Burial Services: Cremation to follow services with burial at a later date

Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD