September 6, 1953 – November 4, 2023
Theresa Marie (Laundreaux) Lofton, “Unpan Gleska Win” (Spotted Elk Woman), 70, of Eagle Butte began her journey to the spirit world on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loved ones.
Funeral services were held Monday, November 13, 2023, at the CRST Bingo Hall in Eagle Butte. Burial was in the Congregational Cemetery at LaPlant. Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg was in charge of arrangements.
Theresa Marie Laundreaux was born September 6, 1953, at Old Agency to Mervin Laundreaux and Darlene (NoHeart) Dupris. After losing both parents, Theresa was raised by her paternal grandparents, Joe and Amelia Laundreaux in LaPlant. Theresa went to Swiftbird Day School and Eagle Butte. She was a cheerleader, and her hobby was riding horses and barrel racing.
In 1969 Theresa met Alfred Delaney Lofton Jr., and she had Gayle, Richard, and Jody. In 1978, Theresa met her lifelong partner, Clement White Dog, Sr. From their union, she had Lesli, completing her family.
Theresa liked her bingo time, traveling to the casinos, and her Sunday Funday cheering on the Green Bay Packers.
Theresa received her GED in November 1973. She worked as a waitress and housekeeper in Rapid City before moving home. In October 1978, Theresa started working for the CRST Food Distribution Program. Her character and work ethic spoke volumes about who she was— strong, hard-working, compassionate, and humble. She went above and beyond for her program, employees, and the people. She worked through the 2010 ice storm that crippled the reservation, providing food boxes to the people, and she worked through the COVID pandemic.
Theresa was a proud descendant of Chief Lone Horn, Stands on Ground, Chief Spotted Elk, and Crazy Horse. To celebrate Victory Day, Theresa and Clem would travel to Montana to take part in the celebration of the Battle of Little Big Horn.
Theresa is survived by her children, Richard Lofton, Gayle Lofton, Jody (Dean) Kohlus, Lesli White Dog; sisters Anita (Alfred) Thompson and Carla (Todd) Lawrence; brothers Tyrell Garreaux Sr., and Carl Garreau; grandchidlren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Theresa was preceded in death by her lifelong partner, Clement White Dog Sr.; her parents; little brother, Smokey Traversie; hunka mother Phyllis Gunville; paternal grandparents: Joe and Amelia Laundreaux; uncle Melvin Garreaux Sr.; auntie Verna LeCompte; cousin Rocky LeCompte; nephew, Carl Garreau Jr. “CJ”; niece McKenzie Garreau; and special granddaughters,Ricqual Jean Amelia, and D’lani Marie.