Stephanie Gillette

Stephanie Gillette, 55, New Town, passed away at her home on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

Family and Friends Gathering: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, from 2-4 p.m. at Langhans Funeral Home, Parshall

Wake: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, beginning at 5 p.m. and ending at Midnight, at Northern Lights Wellness Center, New Town

Funeral: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Northern Lights Wellness Center, New Town

Burial: Snowbird Cemetery, rural New Town

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Stephanie Gillette was born on January 31, 1971, in Los Angeles, CA, to G. Russell Gillette and Elaine Antone. She was raised with strong family values and a love for her culture, values she carried throughout her life.

Growing up, Stephanie attended Edwin Loe Elementary School, Theodore Jamerson Elementary School, and Junior High in Bismarck, ND. She later earned her GED from Fort Berthold Community College. Hardworking and determined, she moved to Denver, CO to attend Concorde Career College, where she trained as a Dental Assistant. While in Denver, she met her husband, Lauvaghn Moore.

Steph's career as a Dental Assistant took her to Rapid City, SD and later back home to Fort Berthold, where she worked at Indian Health Service in New Town. She also served as an Office Assistant at the Four Bears Casino & Lodge. Everywhere she worked, Steph was known for her warm spirit and joking manner.

Stephanie was a loving mother, aunty and grandma. In 2009, she welcomed her first child, Oaklee Dane, whom she affectionately called "Lovekinz." Her daughter, Juliyah Jordan, lovingly known as "JuJu", was born in 2014. In 2019, her grandson Jahseh, affectionately called "Sonshine," joined the family. Steph's love for her children and grandkids was unmistakable. She was the biggest supporter, cheering them on at powwows, basketball games, or other sporting events- always loud and always proud!

A champion Traditional dancer, Stephanie traveled throughout the United States and Canada with her dad and family to compete at powwows. She was a prayerful person and loved her ways.

Steph was an avid dart player, winning regional and national titles. She also enjoyed volleyball, pool, softball, fishing, powwows, traveling, and making friends wherever she went. Stephanie loved to laugh and joke, and she was known for her warm hugs and bright smile. Every text or message she sent ended the same way: "Love you."

In 2020, Steph's dad, Russell, moved back home with her. She and the kids lovingly cared for him until his passing. During that time, their bond with their papa grew even stronger, and Stephanie missed him dearly after he passed.

Steph lived a life full of love, laughter, and family togetherness. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered. She passed away on February 7, 2026.

Stephanie is survived by her children: Oaklee Dane, Juliyah Jordan and Jahseh Dennis; Godchildren: Thana Smith, LaRiah Quick Bear, Alyssa Conklin and by Sable Coffey, whom Stephanie loved and who took Stephanie as a mother; aunties, Florence Brady, Grace Gillette, Barbara Roy, Sandra Fox, Judy Coffey, Jeanette Coffey, Mary Coffey, Glenda Baker Embry and uncle, Pete Coffey Jr.; sisters, Valerie Demaray and Sherrie Gillette; brothers, Vincent Gillette (Connie), Bruce Gillette (Linda), Richard Gillette (Rhonda), Raymond Paske (Kara), Alvin Windy Boy and Jonathan Windy Boy; Arizona aunty Elizabeth and uncle Larry Antone as well as her many beloved nieces, nephews and cousins.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, G. Russell and Elaine; grandparents, Rev. George and Evelyn (Wilkinson) Gillette; aunties, Thana Gillette, Sylvia Chase, Shirley Smith, Aurelia Gillette, Susann Coffey, Avis Mayer and Ardel Jean Baker; cousins, Denise Conklin, Cyril Chase, Dion Smith, Avery Conklin and J.R. Conklin.