Mary Cecelia Locke

"Cante Waste Mato Wi" (Good Hearted Bear Woman)
Mary Cecelia Locke was born on August 4, 1953, in Pine Ridge, SD to Wilbur Locke and Frances Annie Short Horn (Locke). Mary made her journey to the Spirit World on May 30, 2025, at the Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls, SD.
Mary grew up in Porcupine, SD. Her first language was Lakota. She did not speak English until she was in the 5th grade, where she was forced to learn it. She continued to attend school at Porcupine School, helping fellow classmates to learn English. At home she grew up with siblings and many cousins whom she called sisters and brothers. Mary was always family orientated, strong minded, full of spirit, hard working and had a great sense of humor and determination.
She pursued her GED and obtained a degree in medical office management. She later attended three years at the University of Minnesota. She also worked in the Security Field for 14 years. She lived in Denver, Colorado and on the Reservation, then in 1990 she moved to Minneapolis, MN and lived in the Minnesota area until 2012, when she then came home to live in Porcupine, SD. She had strong faith in the Creator; she believed in Lakota Spirituality and praying. She passed these beliefs on to her children and grandchildren. She was a kindhearted, generous, helpful, and caring person; a true Lakota woman who is deeply loved by her family, friends, and relatives. Mary will be truly missed.
Mary is survived by her children, Warren (Becky) Shot, Sr., He Ska Win (Francis) Red Feather-Shot, and Susan Shot; Grandchildren, Delaney Shot, Warren Shot, Jr., Nevaeh Locke, Amelia Shot, Lucille Red Feather, Brent Moose, Jr., Devin Shot, Janiyah, Eliana, Christopher, Saraya and Travell Red Shirt, Coletta Shot, Cornelius LaDeaux/Shot, Wiyaka Williams, and Autumn Rogers; Great-Grandchild, Amirah Shot; Fur grandchild, Lady Shot; Sisters, Norma Moose & Family, Carol Peneaux & Family, Sandra Locke & Family of Porcupine, SD, Geraldine Locke & Family of Sisseton, SD, Wendy Locke & Family of Minneapolis, MN and Olivia Selwyn & Family of Albuquerque, NM; Brother, William Locke; cousins, William Short Horn, and Lorraine Nuw & Family; Nieces, Libby Locke, Tonia White Bear Claws, and Greta Jackson Bell & Family; and Nephews, Corey Short Horn, Brent Moose, Sr., Corwin Moose, Warfield Moose, Jr., and Thomas Locke, Jr.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Wilbur and Frances Annie Locke; spouse, Dennis C. Shot; sister, Marlene Locke, brother, Thomas Locke, Sr.; sons, Baby Shot, James C. Shot; uncle, Levi Short Horn; and niece, Karen Peneaux.
Pallbearers will be Nevaeh Locke, Susan Shot, Kim Under Baggage, Danielle Grey Eagle, Warren Shot, Jr., Francis Red Feather, William Short Horn, and Corey Short Horn
Honorary pallbearers will be Norma Moose & Family, Carol Peneaux & Family, Sandra Locke & Family, William Locke, William Short Horn, Corey Short Horn, Lorraine New & Family, Geraldine Locke & Family, Wendy Locke & Family, Greta Jackson Bell & Family, Thomas Locke, Jr., Alberta Miller & Family, Eileen Iron Cloud & Family, Ethleen Two Dogs & Family, Red Star Families, Doris Respects Nothing & Family, Phyllis Shot & Family, Garrell Little & Family, Dean Birds Bill & Family, Deann Birds Bill & Family, Gertrude Zephier-Godoy & Family, Suzie Crow & Family, Richard Red Elk, Danielle Grey Eagle & Family, Jeremy DeShayes & Family of France, Steven Mclune, Judy Miller, Mitch & Donna Walking Elk, Martina Looking Horse & Family, Sherry Means, Anne Eastman & Family, Darla Black & Family, Ron Jumping Eagle, Jr., Sherry Noble, Kevin Ramos, Jr., Sam Gardapie, Vina Conroy & Family, Porcupine Dialysis Staff & Patients, Porcupine Elderly Meals, Julie Two Eagle, CHR Program, Charity White Face, Ivan Looking Horse & Family, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Sara Ten Fingers, Chelsea Zimiga, Dave Pourier, Louie Brings Plenty & Family, Sharon Apple-Beach & Family, Gail Gant-Linton & Family, Chevy Story, Mike Lone Hill, Sioux Funeral Home, Monument Health Hospital, Avera McKennan Hospital, Pine Ridge I.H.S., OST Ambulance Service, Porcupine CAP Office, and All Friends & Relatives. Our apologies to anyone we forgot to list during this difficult time.
Wake Services: One night wake starting at 4:00 PM, Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the St. Julia's Episcopal Church, Porcupine, South Dakota
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the St. Julia's Episcopal Church, Porcupine, SD
Officiating: Lay Minister Mona Vocu & Pastor Jeremy Mouw
Traditional Lakota Services: Darla Black
Burial Services: Cremation to follow services
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD