Ruth Ann DuBray

We remember Ruth Ann DuBray, 62 of Allen SD whose spirit departed from us on June 4, 2024 at the Hospice house in Rapid city, SD. Ruth Ann was born on June 1, 1962 to Willard DuBray and Lovey Saves Life. Ruth Ann was raised by Gordon "Buzzy" and Martha DuBray 5 miles west of Allen where she called home.
Ruth Ann had a gypsy soul; never stayed in one place too long - her happy feet taking her to any new destination as she seen fit. She lived in many places in her lifetime. She easily trusted people, had a big heart, everything was a great time for her, always laughing, reminiscing on old memories while making new ones. She was a do it yourselfer, she was helpful and can do what most women couldn't; cowgirl, interior decorator, to fixing the plumbing, mechanic, even down to crocheting.
She is survived by her children who she loved whole heartily, Gordon (Hoksila) R. Cosme of Sioux Falls, SD, Haley R. DuBray of Scottsbluff, NE, Elbridge (Canku) P. DuBray of Victorville, CA, and Lovey L. Cosme of Norfolk, NE; siblings, Mitchell J. DuBray, Sr. of Allen, SD, Alex Salway of Martin, SD, Roberta Mitchell of Fredrick, OK, Pauline R. DuBray of Allen, SD, Muske, Carol Rouillard, and Leslie Pitman of Spokane, WA; 21 grand kids, and 1 great grandchild with two on the way.
Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her birth parents; Willard DuBray and Lovey Saves Life; parents, Gordon "Buzzy" and Martha DuBray; sisters, Shanna DuBray and Irene Janis; brothers, Jinx DuBray and Marvin Poor Bear; nephews, Jody DuBray and Buzzy Lee DuBray, Sr.; and cousins, Ron DuBray and Carol Shangreaux.
Pallbearers will be Myron "Chico" DuBray, Duane Long Pumpkin, Sr., Roger Yellow Boy, Jr., Seth "Kermit" Salway, Elbridge DuBray, Jr., Emilio Cosme, Leo George DuBray, and Jahmal DuBray.
Honorary pallbearers will be Grace & George Respects Nothing, Mitchell DuBray, Jr., Earl Melissa & Family, Elijah DuBray & Family, Marlene DuBray & Family, Vincent DuBray & Family, Connie Hopkins & Family, Arlene Hopkins & Family, Chico DuBray & Family, Eddie DuBray & Family, Shirley Conroy & Family, Opal Conroy & Family, Billy DuBray & Family, Lester DuBray & Family, Lea DuBray, Florence Red Horse & Family, Sandra Swimmer, Roxanne DuBray, Brenda DuBray, Betty DuBray & Family, Angel Bush, Wanda Johnson & Family, Wayne Johnson & Family, John DuBray, Jr. & Family, Mollie DuBray, Nick DuBray, Nichole DuBray, Lynette DuBray, Mitchell & Patti DuBray, Sr., Hatti DuBray, Beanie DuBray, Michael DuBray, Tim DuBray, Michelle Shangreaux & Family, Ronald DuBray, Sr. & Family, Curits DuBray, Sr., Julie Mae Long Pumpkin, Peggy DuBray, Alex DuBray, Sr., Jasmine DuBray & Family, Benita DuBray & Family, Pattie, Robbie, & Beth Starkey, Sam DuBray, Sr., Hazel Wilson, Steve & Lolita DuBray, Rochelle Yellow Boy & Family, Sherrie & Art Has No Horse & Family, Mary & Manuel Acosta & Family, Wayne Fire Thunder, Chester Standing Bear & Family, Jarred Curry, Telly Standing Bear, Cheezer Standing Bear, Pam Attack Him, Jim Cross, Julie Araiza, Trina & Warlance Ruff, Hanna Amiotte, Shanna DuBray & Family, Hannah DuBray & Family, Eugene Makes Good, Leon Tallman, Trejo Family, Elizabeth DuBray, Christina Arayza, Monument Health Hospice Staff, Hope Center Staff, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service will start at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 16, 2024 at the American Horse School in Allen, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM
Funeral Services: 1:00 PM, Monday, June 17, 2024 at the American Horse School in Allen, SD
Officiating: Pastor Tim Wardell
Traditional Lakota Services: Steve DuBray
Burial Services: DuBray Family Cemetery, Allen, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD.