Funeral services for Judith Irene Nichols, 44, of Eagle Butte, SD, will be at 10 AM CT, Monday July 13, 2015 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Whitehorse with Pastor Margaret Watson officiating. An all night wake will be Sunday with services at 7 PM CT. Burial will be at the church cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Judith passed away, Saturday, July 4, 2015, at the Cheyenne River Health Center of Eagle Butte.

Judy was born in Eagle Butte, SD, to Elmer and Helen (Jewett) Nichols on November 23, 1970. She was raised by her Aunt Greta Takes The Knife in White Horse, SD.

Judy had a carefree spirit "a tomboy" growing up in White Horse with her cousins, riding horses and playing basketball. Judy, along with her 3 cousins, Robbi, Sandy and Shannon, were always together when they were younger getting into mischief or sneaking off riding horse back, walking around, sitting on top of White Horse hill laughing and hollering. She would take care of some of her nieces and nephews and enjoyed watching them.

She loved listening to country music her favorite was George Strait. She always kept herself busy. On February 29, 1988, Judy was blessed with her own daughter: Antoinette Lynn whom she named after her Aunt Greta, she was so happy at being a mother although it didn't slow her down at being a tomboy.

Judy was a hard worker and was always willing to help if asked, she had a kind caring spirit. She helped care for her Aunts Greta, Martha, Jen and her mother Helen, cooking, cleaning for them. She liked to visit and loved to laugh and joke with people her favorite quote "Keep it tight" always made everyone laugh. She was always happy. She never turned anyone away always ready to feed them or give them a place to stay if needed. Judy loved animals she seemed to always have a dog or cat. Judy met Levi Billy Antelope in 1990 they lived in White Horse and for a brief time in Little Eagle where she made many friends especially Sybil who she cared deeply for and adopted as her sister, she later returned to white horse and lived and worked there but always remained friends with Billy until his passing in 2001.

In 2000 she met Everly Blue Hair and they resided in White Horse until the passing of her mother Helen, she then moved to Eagle Butte where she resided until her death.

She loved her grandchildren and was so proud of them, she enjoyed being a grandma. She was proud of her daughter when Annie joined the National Guards. She thought the world of her Aunt Beverly and she was also very close to her niece Sami driving around with her or just hanging out.

So many people can tell you what a big heart Judy had and how helpful and caring she was, she made friends where ever she went. She will be missed by so many people and by her beloved cat "Sister".

Judy is survived by her daughter and grandchildren: Antoinette (Steele) Bordeaux and children; Dayson, Avianna, Chase and Chance. Her siblings: Carlin (Florence) Jewett of Mobridge and Brenda (Norman) Walking Elk of White Horse; Nieces and nephews: Sami, Jimi and Artie Jewett; Shawn Ethan Blake and Trevor Traversie; Kaitlyn Red Legs. One Aunt: Hilda Beverly Livermont of Timber Lake. Cousins and their families: Karen Gureau and family; Gerald (Rhonda) Takes The Knife and family; Harold Frazier and family; Ronald Takes The Knife and family; Roxanne Wagner and family; Rochelle (John) Garreaux and family; Sandra Wagner and family; Franklin Jewett; Robbie (Rick) McLaughlin and family; Lisa Jewett and family; Rena Jones; Shannon Carter and family; Marty, Gerry and Tyrone Takes The Knife; Travis Jewett; and her special friend of 15 years Everly Blue Hair; God Mothers: Darlene Traversie and Alma Miner Dupris. Hunka Sisters: Jennie Talks and Sybil Taken Alive. Hunka Brothers: Jess Porras, Richard Mound and Andrew Dupris, Sr.

Preceding Judy in death are her parents; Elmer and Helen Nichols; Grandparents William and Lucy Takes The Knife Jewett; grandfather John Takes The Knife; sister Cheryl Nichols, brother Terrace Nichols; Aunts, Greta Takes The Knife, Hannah Hendry, Martha Wagner Rough Surface, Arlene Iron Wing, Genevieve Torres; Uncles Ellsworth and William Jewett, Jr and Tyrone Takes The Knife, Sr; cousins, Lucy and Valerie Iron Wing, Arlen Iron Wing, Delano and Rhonda Bruguier and Cody Jewett, nephew Sam Frazier. And "Grandpa" Sam Frazier. Her Friend Levi Antelope.

Casket bearers:

Jimi Jewett
Ethan Traversie
Coy Yellow
Dakota Jewett
Shawn Traversie
Steele Bordeaux
Gerald Takes The Knife, Sr
Harold Frazier
Trudell Iron Rope
John Garreaux, Sr
Colin Wagner
Lawrence "Lambie" Lind, Sr

Honorary bearers:

Anita Thompson and family, Rick Laundreaux, The Curly family, Marta Keegan, Pam Houston, Marsha Eagle Chasing, Ann Lecompte, Michelle Fischer, Kim Lawrence, CRST Police Dept, Mary Jane Miller, CHR Employees, Waylon Makes Him First, Jenny and Justin Lawrence, Punchy and Linda Thompson, Donnie and Esther Swan, Shadow Thompson, Ernestine Spotted Horse, Jason Shoots Walking, Sean Weasel, Brandon Taken Alive, Coleen Silk, Gerald Traversie and family, Neil Chasing Hawk, Grant Hall, Gil Dog Eagle, Charles and Tammy Black Fox, Cora Sitting Dog, Alex Thompson, Casey LaPlant, David Miner and family, Amber Traversie and Jamie White Eyes, Donna Clausen and family, Annie Hall, Charity Ducheneaux, Aaron Horn, Willard Miner, Judy Hanson, Darrell Bowker, Darnell Bowker, Marvin Bowker, Winston Traversie, Tyson Laundreaux, Bob Smith, John Laselle, Lawrence Lind, Sr., Carrie Iron Wing, Gumbo and Shawn Lamb, All other family and friends we may have forgotten to mention.