Rochelle (Standing) Swift, 87, passed away April 5, at home surrounded by her family in Anadarko, OK She was born June 24, 1935, at the home place in Gracemont, OK to Rev. George and Sadie Barnum Ross Standing Tounwin.
Rochelle was one of the last full-blooded Wichita Tribal Elder and bore the last full-blooded child. She attended and graduated from Gracemont School in 1955.
Rochelle met and married Franklin Swift in August 1955 in Caddo County. They were blessed with one son, Clifford. She was a foster parent, member of the Rock Spring Baptist Church, standing memorial Indian Baptist Church. Rochelle taught the Girl's Auxiliary and was youth leader in the church. She loved softball and being a part of the Gospel Singing. Group. Rochelle was proud of her family and loved the gathering that they had.
She is preceded in death by her: husband, Franklin; son, Clifford; daughter, Baby Girl Swift; parents, Rev. George and Sadie Standing; nephew; first cousins, Josephine Standing, siblings; Orin June Standing, Lawrence Standing, Oliver Standing, Rev Freemont Standing, Lewellen "Lee" Standing, Phyllis Vera Standing Anoatubby, Georgie Standing Tounwin, ; Niece: McKinley Alfred; Nephews: Freddie Joe Standing, Lamont Standing, Fernando (Buddy) Reyes; Sister-in-laws: Armalene Horsechief, Vera Reeder, Novalene Holder: nieces & nephews: Dena Dale Horsechief; Yvonne Campbell Swift Horsechief, Carol Joy Yater, Kayla Mejia, Gayla Horsechief, Johnetta Horsechief, Jeannie Dale Whiteshield, Virgil Swift, Charles Reeder, Kathleen Reeder, Benetta Reeder, Odette Holder, Anthony Holder, Lavonne Kay Standing Goombi, Linda Carol Standing, Charles Fredrick Stephenson, Kenneth Charles Stephenson
Rochelle is survived by her:
Daughter-n-law: Tina (Chatkehoodle) Swift, Anadarko, OK
Grandchildren: Mylie Nicole Swift, Anadarko, OK; Joshua Lawrence and wife, Paula Ann Swift, Anadarko, OK
Great Grandchildren: Tikie June Swift, Lacy Ro Swift, Joshua Lawrence Swift Jr., Greyson Dean Swift, and a baby girl on the way
Nieces: Kathy and husband, Joe Vasquez, Fort Cobb, OK; Virginia Anoatubby, Anadarko, OK
Nephew: Leslie (Odie), and wife, Mary Standing, Gracemont, OK
Sister: Freda Roulain, Anadarko, OK
Adopted sons: Eddie Rosin, Sallisaw, OK; Carl Rosin, Catoosa, OK; Johnny Rosin, Sallisaw, OK; Dwain (Cricket) Rosin, Sand Springs, OK; Derrick and wife, Jennifer Chatkehoodle, Sperry, OK; Rex Hailey; Kenny Ray Whitewolf, Lawton, OK; Malcom Tartsah
Cousins: Donna Ray Steinburg, Gracemont, OK; LaVerna Jane Capes, Anadarko, OK; Michael Standing, Guthrie, OK
Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, grandkids, great grandkids, family and friends
Funeral Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Wichita and Affiliated Community Building,
Anadarko, OK
Interment: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Rock Spring Cemetery, Anadarko, OK
Wake: 6:00 pm, Monday, April 10, 2023
Rock Spring Church, Anadarko, OK
Visitation: 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 2023
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Mon., April 10, 2023
Ray and Martha's Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK
Under the direction of Ray & Martha's Funeral Home
Anadarko, OK