Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine

Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine, a beloved homemaker with a spirit as vibrant as her favorite color pink, left this world on December 10, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by the love she so generously gave to others. Born on May 7, 1996, in Riverton, Wyoming, Shay was a ray of sunshine who touched the lives of everyone she encountered.

Shay will be remembered for her deep commitment to her family—a proud mother to her daughter, Phoenix Wyrick, and her son, Cairo Reddell. She poured her heart into her role as a mother, finding immense joy in creating a nurturing environment for her children. As a wife to Jordan Reddell, she embodied love and support, displaying the true essence of partnership and family unity.

Educated through high school, Shay embraced life with an exuberance that was contagious. Her hobbies were colorful, much like her personality. She enjoyed cooking and transforming spaces with her decorating talents for any occasion. Her adventurous spirit led her on numerous road trips, with fond memories created during travels to places like Louisiana. Whether swimming in the hot tub or holding movie nights featuring scary films and her favorite, "Pitch Perfect," every moment was cherished.

Shay's love for fashion shone through her passion for having her nails and hair done, as well as her enjoyment in applying makeup. She loved to embrace her femininity and express herself.

Among her many proud accomplishments, Shay held dear her relationships with her brothers, Treyvale Big Medicine, Anthony Big Medicine, and J SunRhodes, as well as her sisters, Shawntey Big Medicine, Destiny Big Medicine, Jae Big Medicine, Trinity Yellowfox, and Serenity Yellowfox, alongside her sister Eternity Yellowfox. Reddell, Randolph, Araujo, and Worcester in-laws. They formed an unbreakable bond that served as a support system through life's challenges.

She was also surrounded by a loving network of family members, including the respected SunRhodes, Big Medicine, Duran, Monroe, Behan, Brown, and Jenkins families, which only strengthened the legacy of love she left behind. Though Shay mourns the loss of her mother, Loretta SunRhodes, grandmother, Donna Jenkins, grandfathers, Joe Brown and Jude Jenkins Sr., great-grandmother, Estelle SunRhodes, and great-grandfather, Dwight "Moody" SunRhodes, as well as brother-in-law, Miguel "Meaklo" Araujo, Jr., her memory continues to resonate through those she loved most.

Shayed Leandra Dawn Big Medicine was more than just a homemaker; she was a wonderful person with an infectious smile and a heart full of love. Her memories will forever remain a beautiful tapestry woven through the lives of her children, husband, and extended family. May her soul rest in peace and may the love she leaves behind continue to shine brightly.