In Loving Memory of Thomas Studie

It is with heavy hearts that we share our dear sister's beloved father, Thomas Studie, has walked on this August 27th, 2023. Thomas was not only a beloved father, husband, and grandfather, but an original speaker of the Cherokee language, a storyteller, and knowledge holder. A Vietnam Veteran, he remained humble in the many ways he used his life to serve others. A survivor of the boarding school era, he made sure his family understood Cherokee history and remained proud in their rich Cherokee culture. Many community members turned to Thomas for language and Cherokee traditional knowledge and he was a great source of inspiration for DeLanna's one woman show "And So We Walked", where she was able to retrace the Trail of Tears with her father as a guide.

In our Native ways - we rely on each other at times like this to show our love, support, and gratitude for life. We hope you will join us to alleviate and support the family at this time as they lay Thomas to rest.

Services will be held on Thursday, August 31st at 10am in Muldrow, OK at the Agent Mallory Martin Chapel.