Annie Davis, born on September 28, 1935, beloved wife of Gordon Davis (deceased), passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness at the Cardston Hospital on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the age of 88 years. Annie was the matriarch of the family and the last surviving member of the Eagle Plume/Plain Woman families.
    Annie was born into the Many Children Clan (Aakaipokaiksi) of the Blood Reserve. Her parents were Joseph Plain Woman and Mary Eagle Plume; Brothers: Percy, Willie, and Lawrence Plain Woman; Sisters: Mary Many Feathers, Nellie (Tom) Long Time Squirrel, Sarah (Leo) Wolf Child and Rachel Betty (Joe) Hoof.
    Mom grew up in the Bull Horn area and attended the St. Mary's Residential School up to Grade 8. She then attended school in Midnapore, Calgary. AB. Mom was a residential school survivor. In her words, attending residential school was a positive experience for her. St. Mary's Residential School was her home and she was taught valuable life skills which she utilized during her life time: cooking, sewing, housekeeping, gardening and personal appearance.
    In 1954, she met Gordon Davis, the love of her life, and spent the next 40 plus years together. They resided in the Farm Four area and then relocated to Old Agency in 1985, where mom resided until her passing.
     Annie is survived by her children: Shelley Iron Shirt, Rex (Molly) Davis, Nadine (Patrick) Yellow Wings, Jeff (Yolanda) Davis, Annette (Franklyn) White Quills, Joe (Joni) Davis and Kirby (Slim) Davis, 18 Grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.
    Mom treated each of her children in her own special way. She had a very special bond with each of her grandchildren. She loved them dearly. She was very proud of each and everyone's accomplishments. Complimenting each and everyone.. She was a proud mother/grandmother.
    Annie will be remembered for her charismatic laugh that was distinctive and full of energy as she lived life to the fullest. She was a very classy and well-respected lady who was well-admired by all who knew her. People always complimented her on her way of dress as she was always dressed to the "nines".
    Annie was a caterer by trade and met the needs of the various Blood Tribe departments, entities and organizations within the surrounding area of Southern Alberta. She was well known for her famous banana cream pies and when she was busy catering, she was always accompanied by Claire and Helen Wipf from the Standoff Colony. Annie included all her children and grandchildren to help her during the various catering events. They truly loved helping Gramma Annie at each and every function. Whoever helped cater, also made a little money on the side. Which grandchild did not need money? A bonus for them Mom's other activities included: teaching how to make Bannock and Fry Bread, speaking to young mothers, was a foster parent, and a hockey mom. She energetically fundraised for her children to help support them in their many activities. She shared her love for the community through her food because she loved to cook. Family picnics and BBQ's were often held at her home. Dad and mom's home was well known for its famous Christmas and New Year's parties. She loved to celebrate the Christmas season with flair with her home decked out from top to bottom with Christmas lights, decorations and even fireworks. Annie was known for her bonfires that would last all through the night. Everyone knew that her home was a community gathering place. Community members would come from far and wide to enjoy Annies cinna rolls, buns, pies and famous breakfasts. Annie loved to get up early and treat her house full of guests to a large breakfast spread. Annie was a genuinely wonderful and caring homemaker to family, friends, foster children and her childrens friends,. She opened her home to all, and once you were there, it was hard to leave because she made such a warm, inviting, beautiful home full of love and life.

    Among her many talents and hobbies were drying meat, making pemmican, picking berries and red tea. Red tea was her herbal medicine which she drank every day. She packaged her pemmican, red tea and berries and gave out to family and friends to enjoy.
    Annie was a social butterfly who effortlessly made friends everywhere she went. Annie was obsessed with round-dances and powwows, attending the various Indian Day Celebrations and listening to her favourite drum group -- Northern Cree. Annie attended powwows far and wide across Canada and the USA. Annie was known fondly for her passion for round-dance and powwow songs, and she enthusiastically would dance into well into the night, often outlasting many others younger than her.
    Mom was a devout Catholic and truly believed in the Catholic faith. She dutifully attended Mass every Sunday and said her rosary faithfully every day; this included reading her favorite prayers in the evening. Her kind and compassionate heart and spirit included everyone in her prayers. Each year in July, she made the yearly pilgrimage to Lac Ste. Anne with family and friends. A trip she thoroughly enjoyed. In July 2022, mom had the opportunity to travel to see Pope Francis in Edmonton and Lac Ste. Anne, AB. It was such an honor. Dressed in traditional garb, reporters surrounded her to interview her at the Commonwealth Stadium. Never one to back down from being in the spotlight, she provided her thoughts and experience about seeing the Pope and residential school. A definite highlight for mom.
    A beautiful lady has left us. She will be deeply and truly missed by all.
    The family would like to thank the following in the wonderful treatment and care they provided for mom during her illness: Dr. Shay Eagle Bear and Dr. Esther Tailfeathers, Cardston Hospital Staff on the 2nd floor, and Kainai Home Care Team.