Vera "Jeanie" White Lightning Obituary (1949

Vera "Jeanie" White Lightning, 71, Cannon Ball, ND, made her journey to the Spirit World on September 24, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be held at Noon, Friday, October 2, 2020, at her home in Cannon Ball. Visitation will be from one hour prior to the service. Vera was born May 13, 1949, at Cannon Ball, North Dakota, to John and Teresa (Buckley) White Lightning. She was raised and educated in Cannon Ball. She was the backbone to the family. She had always taken it upon herself to make sure her family/relatives were all okay. She had the most humblest heart ever. She was the most kindhearted, loving, person with a heart of gold. Her home was always open to anyone in need of a place to go. Her door was always open for her family and friends. Always making sure whom ever stopped in for a visit, would not leave on an empty stomach. She made sure everyone had something to eat, warm comfortable place to sleep. She would always put everyone first and would always give, even if it were the last thing she had and would never ask for anything in return. She liked to see everyone happy and okay. She loved her pets, especially her dogs, "LilMan" and "Babygirl". She enjoyed reading books, old western and romance novels. Her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren were her pride and joy. Every morning moms' home would always smell good with fresh coffee brewing and KLND Radio Station playing in the background. Now that mom has gone on to be with her loved ones, nothing will be the same but, mom's home and door will always be open for anyone hungry or cold. She is survived by her daughter, Lynada (Mark) Hettich; son, Darcy (Justin) Cottonwood; grandson, Colton Hettich; granddaughters, Amber Hettich and Angie White Lightning; brother, Herschel White Lightning; sisters, Neva White Lightning, Karen White Lightning, Blossom Gullickson, Carmelita White Lightning, Patricia White Lightning, and Candace White Lightning; numerous nieces, nephews and special friends. Vera was preceded in death by her parents; children, Robert Many Horses Jr., and Natalie White Lightning; brother, Hadley White Lightning Sr.; sister, Clovia White Lightning,; uncle, William "Bill" Buckley; nieces, Celeste Red Stone, Breanne White Lightning, Alberta Two Horses, Vanessa American Horse, and Renee Conica; grandsons, Adam White Lightning, Francis Fool Bear; great-grandson, Mark Austan Hettich; great-great granddaughter, Layla White Lightning; and longtime companion, Everett Uses Arrow.