Funeral services for Shirley Gray Eagle, 69, of Mobridge will be held at 10 AM, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Eagle Butte. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Everyone is encouraged to meet at the 4-mile junction, at 4:00 PM, Tuesday, September 23, 2025, visitation will begin following the procession with a prayer service to begin at 7:00 PM at the St. John’s Episcopal Church. Shirley passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Mobridge Regional Hospital.

Shirley Ann Gray Eagle (Mutchler), born on July 14, 1956, at Old Cheyenne Agency, South Dakota.

Shirley’s life was one of care, connection, and devotion to family. In her younger years, she pursued a career as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), dedicating herself to the wellbeing of others. Her passion for caregiving continued when she lived in Denver, Colorado, where she found fulfillment working in home health care.

Family was at the heart of Shirley’s world. She was the proud mother of six children: Mary Jo Mutchler (Nathan Scott), Memory Cook (Sherry Powers), Melanie Traversie (Sebastian Rosas), Damon Gray Eagle, Dayton Gray Eagle, and Daniel Gray Eagle | (Danielle Steele). Her legacy lives on through her 26 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. And partner Eugene Clifford.

Mary Jo and Nathan’s children are Talon Boyd and Josie Starr. Memory’s children are Ryan, Ethan, Bradley, and J’Den. Melanie’s children are Angel, Emmett, Eric, David, Darren, Diamond, Gail, Gunner, Ruth, and Enoch. Damon’s children are Tae and Justin. Dayton’s children are Veo, Music, and Thomas. Daniel’s children are Candace, Daniel Jr., Nathaniel, Mya, Mercedes, Micaiah, Cante, Cheyenne, Denali, and Ezekiel.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Josephine and VC Parson; Gary Blue Arm; her sister Mary Scrivener: and her brother Joe Roberts.

She found joy in life’s simple pleasures-working crossword puzzles with quiet focus or trying her luck at the casino. She loved to travel and especially cherished time spent with her dog Rip. Above all else, Shirley treasured moments shared with her children and their families. Whether cooking for a gathering or visiting with relatives near and far, she brought warmth to every occasion.

Her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew her-as a caregiver by profession and by nature; as a mother whose love spanned generations; as someone who found happiness in both adventure and home.

May her memory bring comfort to those who knew her.

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