Funeral services for Anita R. GrassRope, 65, of Lower Brule, SD will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD with burial in the Messiah Episcopal Cemetery at Iron Nation, SD.  Wake services will be Tuesday and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at the Lower Brule Community Center in Lower Brule, SD.

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Anita Rae (Powers) GrassRope was born November 15, 1956 in Chamberlain, SD to Carol DeWitt and Raymond Powers. She attended and graduated from the Lower Brule Sioux High School. During this time, she met her soulmate Justin G. GrassRope and married after finishing school. She had eight children with Justin. She attended Dakota Wesleyan University for a few years studying nursing. She accomplished many certifications and an associate degree in early childhood development from the Lower Brule Community College. As years went on, she worked in many different jobs in Bureau of Indian Affairs, Indian Health Service's, Lower Brule Sioux Tribe, and other tribes throughout Indian Country. Justin's profession acquired them to travel within Indian country to work on other reservations.

Anita's first and foremost job was being a loving mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin and sister. She shared all her love amongst her children, 50 plus grandchildren, siblings, and cousins far and near. Anita was a strong supportive female role model not only to her kids, siblings, but to other people within the Oyate. Anita grew up in horse culture and loved sharing the many stories of her favorite horse "Bugs". Anita also loved animals but she was very fond of Jorge and Carmelita.  Anita was a devoted episcopalian who participated in all activities and church practices throughout her life. As she grew older, she attended Lakota ceremonies, such as Sundance and other ceremonies. She guided her children to our Lakota traditions and supported our Lakota way of being.

Anita passed away on November 30, 2021 at Ava's House in Sioux Falls, SD.

Anita is preceded in death by her Grandparents Ben DeWitt, Lenora DeWitt, Milton Powers, Isabelle Big Eagle. Parents Carol DeWitt and Raymond Powers. Brother Lorenzo Fisherman. Sister Lisa Powers. Beloved Husband Justin G. GrassRope. Grandson's Rolland w. GrassRope, Odin T. GrassRope. Great Grandson Kymani Goodlow.

She is survived by her Siblings Peggy Estes, Steven (Todd) Powers, Mark Powers, and Sherry Powers. Her eight children Marvin J. GrassRope Sr., Cekpa's Loretta GrassRope-Ryan and Lewis GrassRope, Leah GrassRope-house, Justin R. GrassRope, Lucas GrassRope, Ian GrassRope, and Justine GrassRope-Thompson.