Ella D. Akeen, 90, passed away on Saturday, September 18th, 2021 in Chickasha, OK after an extended illness with her family at her side. She was born on December 15th, 1930 in Canton, OK to Minerva (Lefthand) and Elmer White Eagle. She grew up in the Canton area before moving to the Gracemont area at the age of 17. She met the love of her life, George Akeen, and they were married on March 12, 1946 in Dewey County, OK. She loved life to the fullest and was dedicated to her family and deeply loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She was a very hard worker. She chopped cotton and wood and worked for a time helping with the Headstart program. She had a golden heart and would help others in their time of need. She enjoyed going to pow-wows, casino's and playing bingo. She worked with arts and crafts and did traditional bead work. She was fluent in her native Cheyenne language and taught it to others. She was a member of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribe.

She is survived by:
2 sons: Braun Akeens of Gracemont, OK and Newton Ralph Akeen of Gracemont, OK; 2 daughters: Patricia Jean Akeen Pewo of Anadarko, OK and Lois Gena Spencer of Greesewood, AZ. Grandchildren: Jennie Bigfoot, Anthony Ray Akeen, Clarence Dale Akeen, Sanantha Nae Akeen, Joanna Dawn Akeen, Allen Dale Akeen, Ella Dencie Akeen, Mickey Allen Swift, Myron Loyd Swift, Robin Damon Hunt, Marsha Poolaw, Reginald Dale Akeen, Bridgette Nicole Longtail, Marhta Betty Thomas, Dencie Lou Akeen, Clifford Latrell Akeen, Anthony George Akeens, Darcell Jo Akeens, Florence Pauline Ochoa, James Mitchell Black, Braun Allen Black, Dake Black, Clarence Clay Black, Synthia Sachene Chaddleson, Patrick Donn French, Tyler Garrett French, Jessica Shirt Akeens, Kassi Rae Whitebreathe, Keena Clay Akeens, Jacy Roy Akeen.
Numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by: Her parents, her husband, her sons: George Akeen Jr., Rueben Dale Akeen, John Adrian Akeen and her daughters; Ladema Swift and Georgia Ada Akeen. Her brothers; John David WhiteEagle and Kenneth WhiteEagle and her sister Ada Littleman. Grandchildren: Patricia Ann Akeen, Larue Swift, Marland Glenn Swift, Velma Larue Akeen, Mitchell Glenn Akeen, Erwin Cliffton Pewo, Terry Allen Akeen, Ella LaRue Boyiddle and Marquetoa Akeen. Great-Grandchildren: Joella Elizabeth Cyfer, Rileigh Isabelle Akeen and Christoper George Black.

Prayer Service: 6:00 P.M., Sunday, September 19, 2021
Our Christ Savior Church, Anadarko, OK
Funeral Service: 11:00 A.M., Monday, September 20, 2021
Our Christ Savior Church, Anadarko, OK
Officiating: Rev. Sonny Ware and Rev. Marvin Delaware
Burial: Akeen Family Cemetery, Gracemont, OK

Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Messages of condolences may be sent to the family at: www.smithfuneralservices.com