Jamie Lynn Smoker
Jamie Lynn Smoker, “Owanhinke Wiya,” Lightning Woman, 39, of Frazer died Jan. 6, 2021, in Billings.
She was born Aug. 25, 1981, alongside her twin brother, John Paul, to Niki and Llewellyn Smoker in Wolf Point. She grew up in Frazer with her parents and five siblings, many cousins and best friends.
She was a talented person from the start, from being a star runner, basketball player and the most beautiful cheerleader on the floor.
She would always tell the story about the day John came home and announced that he joined cross country. She knew her adé was going to tell her she had to join, too, and sure enough, he did. It was worth it though, as they were very well known, and the best competitors around the state of Montana.
Growing up, she was extremely close with her family. She spent most days with her siblings, various cousins and friends. Her family home was the place to be they always had a full house, full of laughs, full of love and non-stop visiting.
She had a one-in-a-million personality and anywhere she went she lit up the atmosphere with her beautiful smile and crazy humor. She was a stubborn, fearless woman or, in her words, “I ain’t never scared.”
In 1996, her sophomore year of high school, she met Corey Lilley. Even before they began dating, she would tell all her best friends that she was going to marry him.
In 1998, her senior year, she found out she was pregnant with her first baby, Koree Lynn. She and Corey proceeded to have five more children and adopt two. She loved children and always wanted the best for them.
She was preceded in death by her adé, Llewellyn; twin brother, John Paul; and younger sister, Susan Mae.
She is survived by her children, Koree Lynn, Kylee Jaye, Kacee Rae, Kalee Jo, Llewellyn John Henry, LaForce Shane, MaVonni Lovette, Haileese Jacine and Demarko; one grandchild; brothers Julian Smoker and Marvin Youpee Jr.; sisters, Pauline Smoker of Frazer, Gina Smoker of Wolf Point, Misty King of Lame Deer, Alisha Morales of Wolf Point and Ashley Adamson of Ohio; mother, Niki Smoker Reichard of Pennsylvania; and grandmother, Susan Laroque.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 9, at Frazer Community Hall with interment at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Frazer. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel assisted the family with the arrangements.
