Ernestine Azure, 72, of Fort Thompson died Monday, July 28, 2008, at home.

Her service will be 2:30 p.m. today at Christ Episcopal Church in Fort Thompson with Everett Harrison officiating.

Burial will be in All Saints Cemetery at Fort Thompson under the direction of Luze Funeral Home of Highmore.

Ernestine Jeanette Middle-tent was born July 22, 1936, at Fort Thompson to Ernest and Adeline (Red Day) Middletent.

She married Levi Azure May 25, 1956, at Gann Valley. She worked for many years as a cook and dorm attendant at Pierre Indian Learning Center and Crow Creek Tribal School.

She is survived by four sons: Bruce of Stephan, Darrell and Daniel of Fort Thompson and Leonard of Huron; two daughters: Charlene and Camilla of Fort Thompson; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; four adopted daughters: Karen Voice, Lorie Seeking Land and Margie and Loylee Cook; seven siblings: Caroline, Irene, Donald, Stanford, Winfred, David and Gary; and an adopted sister: Pearl Kirkie.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sisters; three brothers; and a grandson.

Pallbearers will be Darrell, Daniel, Leonard, Loren, Rogan and Lee Patrick Azure and Sean and Shane Smith.

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