Yotsitsya-k'ele "Jiggy Waterlily" Smith, Oneida, passed away May 21, 2020 unfortunately due to Corona Virus. She was born April 27, 1982 to Diane Moore and Paul "Sugarbear" Smith in Oneida. Jiggy attended Seymour High School, as well as Haskell College in Kansas and United Tribes Technical College in North Dakota. She was a Vault Specialist with the Oneida Nation for 3 years and worked hard for many years doing factory and housekeeping jobs.
Jiggy grew up in the Oneida Longhouse community. She was adventurous as a youth, being a female on the school wrestling team and she took many precollege programs, including aviation training. Since she was a little girl, she always wanted to help people. Jiggy enjoyed bead work, and had a great humorous laugh that could fill a room. She enjoyed spending time with her children and was also drawn to any baby. Helping others before taking care of herself was the way she lived. She was a strong woman who fought for many years to do what was right and move forward with her life.
She is survived by her mom Diane, her father Paul, her children; Ariel Rosemarie Webster, Christian Alberto Frausto, Jose Rodrigo Frausto and Avery Lee Johnson. Her siblings; Meadow (Robert Sanchez) Moore, Latakeh "Duck" (Tara) Smith, Nikal^tha "Bug" Smith, Sterling (Chantelle) Webster, Devin Webster, Preston (Sierra Faye) Harrison, Tavia "Bunny" Moore, Yonakwala Scow, Synala Smith, Kwnwahta Smith, and Qualayou Smith. Her special auntie/mama Brucelyn "Brucie" Benson.
Jiggy was preceded in death by her infant daughter Yoseline Carolina Smith, her special cousins; Krystal Torres Smith, Dwayne Moore, her uncles; Loren Avery Moore, Rory L. Moore, her aunties Terry (Moore) Skenandore, Caroline Sue VanEnkenvoort, baby sister Rose, cousin Mariah Danforth, and grandparents; Bernice Moore, David C."Joker" Moore, Evans P. Smith and Rose Denny.
Friends and family may visit at Ryan Funeral Home 305 N. Tenth Street, De Pere from 5:00PM – 8:00PM on Thursday May 28, 2020.
The Corona Virus took her too soon. We ask respectfully for social distancing and masks for everyone. Please pay respects with each household 6 feet away from another household as you flow in and out. Please reserve space for immediate family at Ryan's Funeral Home. Find online virtual Zoom link on Ryan's Funeral Home Website for Zoom viewing 5-8:00pm and service at 7:00 pm.
Special thanks to Scott Baeten from Ryan Funeral Home, Beverly Scow and family, Heartland Pizza, Angela Johnson, Wise Woman Gathering Place, Firekeepers, Tricia and Alison Danforth, sister in law Sanjuana Frausto, Amanda Gerondale, Frank Vandehei, Corey Janiak, and many others who are greatly appreciated.