Wynona Barber | 1968 - 2023
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Jun 9, 2023 | 9:25 AM / 341 views
Wynona Barber, age 55, of Eagle Butte, entered the Spirit World on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Avera Hospital at Yankton, SD.
Winona’s Journey
Winona Celeste (Andersen) Barber was born in Torrington, WY to Ronald Clayton Andersen and Carol Marie Selwyn Halbert on August 27, 1967. She is an enrolled member of the Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe. Winona grew up in Sheridan, WY where attended school at Sheridan Junior High and Sheridan High School. She participated in many sports and had a passion for playing the flute and piano. Winona enjoyed going swimming, as well as music. As a lifetime member of the Big Horn Mountain Eagle #4169 of Sheridan, she held many positions in the Ladies Auxiliary # 4169. She also played pool and darts very well. Winona also held a nursing degree from Mt. Marty College in Marty, SD. She also attended Sheridan Lake Community College.
Winona is survived by her three children: Antonia R. Andersen, Tirynn D. Andersen and Gabriel O. Seminole all of Sioux Falls, SD. Her mother, Carol Halbert of Yankton, SD, her sister, Heather Andersen of Luverne, MN and brother, Ferron C.M. Andersen, Sr., of Billings, MT. Nephews Ferron C.M. Andersen, Jr., Micah Andersen and niece Tabitha R. Andersen. Four granddaughters: Autumn C. Andersen, Amira and Eternity Seminole (paternal twins) and Gabriella Seminole.
She is preceded in passing by her oldest son, Clayton W. Andersen, her older brother, Ronald C. Andersen, Jr. She married Jon E. Barber who also preceded her in passing.
Winona Celeste will forever be in our thoughts, minds, and hearts. We all carry so many wonderful memories and laughs that we will be shared.