Terrell Evans Jerome Elk

Terrell Evans Jerome Elk obituary, Ft. Yates, SD

Terrell Evans Jerome Elk

Terrell Elk Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kesling Funeral Home - Mobridge on Dec. 16, 2025.
Funeral services for Terrell Evans Jerome Elk, 26, of Ft. Yates will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 19, 2025, at the AJ Agard Multipurpose Building in Ft. Yates. Burial will be in the Reed Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. An all-night wake will begin at 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 18, 2025, at the AJ Agard Building. Terrell passed away, Friday, December 12, 2025, in Ft. Yates.

Terrell Evans Jerome Elk was born November 26, 1999, in Bismarck, ND to Seneca Village Center and Jerome Elk.

Terrell loved being around others, putting smiles on their faces. It was never a dull moment with him. Wherever he would go, it was always good vibes. He had a huge impact on so many lives. He will be deeply missed by many, his love will never be forgotten.

He is survived by his girlfriend Jamie Sam, babies Eleanor Elk and Kaleb Sam, his mother, Seneca Village Center, Auntie/moms: Leaf Giroux (Raph Cournoyer) and Memoree LeCompte, Aunts/Uncles: Victoria Birdshead (Jon Russell), Chantelle Giroux, Lakota Sage GreyDay (Mark Wynde), Scott Ell, Vance, Claude IV & Hunter Giroux, Louis Village Center, Anthony Lewis, Paul Bear Ribs, Shalonda Many Horses, Grandmothers: Gwen Village Center and Sandra LeCompte, Brothers: Alex Village Center and Jacob Thunder Hawk, Helixo Eagle, Sisters: Chelsea Elk, Isabel and Savanna Thunder Hawk, Wowicala and Lowan Buckley, Cousins: Christopher Ell and Josh Kelly, Lakota Rose and Jonathan Jr., Waniyetu, Sakowin, Dakota, Kia, Sierra, Kenzlee, Brandt, Christian, Austin, Ally, Tristan, Camryn, Neveah, Sky, Serenaly, Brayleigh, Bubbz, Hunter Jr., Lala/Oliver, Shawn, Stephen, Ellis, Tylan, Tyson, Harmony, Kyrie, and Brynnleigh, Wallace, Natessa, Xandriah, Fayemarie, Courtney, Tamarik, Taneille, Sam, Jaylin, Chance, Aries, and many more, Nieces/Nephews: Hayden, Horizyn, Evelynn, Amina, Haleigh, Kaleia, Zayla, Gaige, Silas, Robert Jr., Lexxon, and many more.

Terrell is preceded in death by his father Jerome Elk, Grandmothers: Judith Village Center, Alice Merle Village Center, Nancy Village Center, Aunt Sally SeesTheElk, Uncles: Samuel Ell, Preston Village Center, Corey Lewis, Sister Erica Elk, Cousin Sheyenne Ell, Nephew Amias Elk, Neice Samya Lewis.

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