Emerald Kay Janis Obituary
The family announces the passing of Emerald Kay Janis (Pine Ridge, South Dakota) on September 7, 2026. Emerald, born on October 18, 1948, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Emerald Kay Janis or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Geraldine "High Wolf" Janis (High Wolf) and Ival "Spot" Janis, Sr.; her siblings, Leon "Chuckles" Janis, Terri Janis, Jan Colton and Eileen Janis; and her granddaughters, Ionee Sky and Renesmee Marie.
She is survived by: her children, Wanda Jaramillo (Alex), Patrick Mills, Jr. (Kelly) and Leonard Mills (Norene); her grandson Brandon Fast; her pets, Kelly Fast, Estephan, Emmy, Jodee, Pezi Hota Win, Tato To, Horatio, Mato, Leonid, Angel, Zona Mae Bird Necklace, Patrick Mills III, Kobe Mills, Marley Mae Mills, Kaleb Mills, Monet Mills and Richard Mills; her great grandchildren, Joseph Long and Zain Johnson Fast; her pets, Earl Wounded, Adam Birdnecklace, Lilly Birdnecklace, Trevor Pulliam Jr., Novah, Maxx, Ashton Mills and Kadence Mills; her siblings, Veronica Janis, Francine Janis, Cora Janis, Patrick Janis, Ival Janis, Jr., Valerie Hernandez and Jesse Mendoza; her cousins, Allie Bad Heart Bull, Sissy Vitalis, Vivian Snow and Peggy Barrett-White Feather; her brother Bryan Brewer; her sons, Adam Watters and Mike Valdez; and her godson Don "Gummer" Garnier.
