January 28, 1966 – May 13, 2023
Shelly L. Thompson, 57, of LaPlant passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Burial was in St. Thomas Cemetery at On The Tree.
Shelly L. Garreaux was born January 28, 1966, in Eagle Butte to William O. and Eva (Bordeaux) Garreaux.
Shelly attended preschool at Cheyenne-Eagle Butte School and then she attended St. Joseph’s Indian School in Chamberlain until she graduated from 8th grade. Shortly after, she was fostered by Gene and Ugene Face in Aberdeen. She worked numerous jobs while living in Aberdeen. Shelly then moved back to Eagle Butte where she continued working various jobs.
To her first union with Frank C. Cavanaugh, Jamie Lynn, Jeffrie Marie, and Jared Charles were born. She met her husband, Gregory B. Thompson, in 1992. To this union Kayo Ann, Kaitlyn Rose, and Kayson Brynee were born, and she gained her stepdaughter, Tammy Joy.
Shelly and Greg raised many kids that they took in as their own.
Shelly is survived by her husband, Greg; children: Jamie (Kendrow), Jeffrie, Jared, Kayo, Kaitlyn, Kayson, Jack T., and Tammy; numerous grandchildren; sisters Connie, Lori, Billie Rose, Jeri Ellen, Terry, and Delores; brother Justin; and brotherin-law, Marty Lewis.
She was preceded in death by her three infant children; granddaughter, Joyceann Elizabeth Marshall; parents, William O. and Eva Garreaux; hunka dad, Tommy Thompson; hunka daughter, Katey Gullickson; and mother-in-law, Carol Ann.
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.