Nadine Lee
June 29, 1978 ~ December 13, 2023
Nadine Kanisha Rose Lee, 45, of Eagle Butte, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Monument Health in Rapid City, SD.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. MST, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at All Saints Catholic Church in Eagle Butte, SD. Burial to follow at the Eagle Butte Cemetery.
Nadine is the daughter of the late Clara Rose Lee of Whitewood, SD and Peter Cass of Hot Springs, SD, the late John Garter Jr., and the late Marylou Tree Top. Nadine grew up in Eagle Butte and enjoyed spending time with all her siblings. She enjoyed going on the pow wow trail and dancing women’s fancy shawl, she loved traveling with her mom Rose and competing at as many pow wows as she could. In high school she was active in sports and music, playing volleyball, running cross country and participating in choir. She graduated in 1997 from Cheyenne-Eagle Butte High School.
In July of 2006, she became a mommy to her only baby girl, Ma’Leah Krisann, who she was so proud of. She was her pride and joy!
Nadine went on to work with the C-EB school system, where she was a substitute teacher for many years. Working with the youth was a passion of hers, as she would help anywhere she could. She made an impact everywhere she went and her kind and helping spirit will never be forgotten, she will be missed dearly by her friends and loved ones.
She leaves behind her daughter, her only “baby girl” Ma’Leah Krisann Eagleman; sisters: Danielle Cass of Eagle Butte, SD and Henrietta Garter of Eagle Butte, SD; brothers; Jordan Cass of Pierre, SD, Jayson Garter of Mandan, ND, and James Garter of Mobridge, SD; as well as many nieces and nephews; and her little grandson, Cashy.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Clara Rose Lee; father, John Garter Jr.; mother, Marylou Tree Top; maternal grandparents: Johnny and Mary Rucastle; paternal grandparents: Roy and Nellie Cass; brother, Valverte Garter; as well as many other relatives. Our apologies if anyone has been forgotten.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Nadine’s arrangements.
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Rest in Peace Nadine. We knew each other from kindergarten. Thanks for being a good friend. I'll miss you.
Nadine you were the first person that I met when I moved here. You have always been there for me. I will always cherish you and miss your laugh, and how you always called me "pen". I will miss our shopping trips, and hanging out and just being goofy together. I will miss those phones calls late at night where we both vent about guys together. I love you so much Nadine. I will see you again.
You will be missed. So many memories of our child hood and young adults together. Will always love you!
Nadine was a friend that cherished her friendships and definitely shared the love. Prayers for her daughter and family. I’m going to miss hearing her say lancee baby.
You was always a fren. Always smiling. Your gonna be missed dearly. Condolences to the family.. many prayers..🙏🙏🙏
Nadine, you will always be remembered as a ray of joy and accepting of the ones who were not accepted by others. I hope you dance and sing wherever you may be!
My cousin, you will be missed. Love you always cousin
Til then….