Sylvia B. Yellow Thunder Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sylvia B. Yellow Thunder (Oglala, South Dakota), born in Ideal, South Dakota, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sylvia left this world on March 13, 2026 at the age of 91, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sylvia B. Yellow Thunder to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Louis Spotted Elk and Susie Forked Tail; her spouse Winfred Yellow Thunder, Sr.; her sons, Winfred Yellow Thunder, Jr., Jim Yellow Thunder, Sr., Ruben Yellow Thunder, Sr., Orville Yellow Thunder and Curtis Yellow Thunder; her sister Mildred Provencial; her nephews, Joseph Garreaux and Milo Sits Poor; her grandchildren, Carmelita Yellow Thunder, Ruben Yellow Thunder, Jr., Sherilyn Brown Eyes, Winona Kaquatosh, Cody Yellow Thunder and Ruben Yellow Thunder III; and her pet Tiger.
She is survived by: her sons, Patrick Yellow Thunder and Thomas Yellow Thunder; her daughter-in-law Charlette Frogg; her nephews, Dave Kelly, Kevin and Forrest Sits Poor; her grandchildren, Lynette DuBois, Eric DuBois, Gentry Ribitsch (Mykala), Natasha Ballentine (Sean), Tesse (Amos), Riva Red Feather, Alisha Yellow Thunder, Jim Yellow Thunder, Jr., Christopher Yellow Thunder, Jaymie Yellow Thunder, Joseph Yellow Thunder and Kimberly Yellow Thunder; her great grandchildren, Mariah DuBois, Nathaniel DuBois, Kaylynn, Genriel Ribitsch, Laniah Ribitsch, Tashina Hard Heart, Jarrian Ribitsch, Shaylene Yellow Thunder, Athena Yellow Thunder, Katrina Yellow Thunder, Joseph, Chyeann Allbee, Chavez Little, Jodessa Yellow Thunder, Leona Yellow Thunder, Bradley Yellow Thunder, Ruben Yellow Thunder, Angel Ballentine, Dionte Ballentine, Kimimila Ballentine, Tuki Lone Elk, Tasina Lone Elk, Chris Lone Elk, Jr., Chauntae Lone Elk and McGavyne Lone Elk; and her pets, Fynn, Luna, Honey and Harley.
