Patricia Negonsott 1954-2017

Patricia Elaine “So Se T” Negonsott, 63, Horton, died Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka.

She was born March 17, 1954, in Pawnee, Okla., the daughter of Milton and Evelyn Wahwassuck Negonsott.

Ms. Negonsott worked for the Indian Action Team. She was a CNA at various healthcare facilities around northeast Kansas and was a para-professional at Kickapoo Nation School for more than 30 years.

She was a member of the Kickapoo Tribe in Kansas, a lifelong member of the Drum Religion, and a member of the Kickapoo Tribal Council.

Survivors include a daughter, Tonya Negonsott-Rodvelt and husband Rich, Horton; two sisters, Janet Negonsott and Tammy Wahwassuck, both of Horton; a brother, Bill Negonsott, Horton; three grandchildren, Wapa Rodvelt, Teagan Rodvelt and Pemme Negonsott; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Emery and John Negonsott; three sisters, Mary Ann Blacksmith, Mabel “Osh” Dupuis and Norene Negonsott; and a nephew, Greg Negonsott.

Drum services were held Thursday at the Kickapoo Community Building on the Kickapoo Reservation. Burial was held Friday morning at the Negonsott Cemetery on the Kickapoo Reservation. Dishon-Maple-Chaney Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.