Patricia Ann Mousetrail Russell was born on July 13, 1944 in Seiling, Oklahoma to parents Harvey Mousetrail Russell, Sr. and Frances Nibbs Russell.  She was the eldest of eleven siblings. She left this world on September 26, 2023, at the age of 79.

Patricia had three children: LouAnn, George Lee, and Nelson Franklin Chouteau.

Patricia was a fluent Cheyenne language speaker and elder ceremonial Priestess. She was known for her knowledge of Cheyenne language,  history, and cultural stories.  Her father was a devoted member of the Native American Church and she continued that level of support for her children and grandchildren.

Patricia was an accomplished beadworker and cradleboard maker. Her work can be found in private, public, and academic collections across the country. She enjoyed her time being a member of the international indigenous artist group The Makers.

She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She cherished family gatherings and holidays spent with her loved ones.  She also liked to listen to music and watch movies.  Her straightforward personality and authenticity will be remembered.

Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Frances Mousetrail Russell, brothers LaValle and Monte Mousetrail Russell, grandson Lee Chouteau, and Baby Chouteau.

Those left to cherish her memory are her children, LouAnn Chouteau and Mark of Oklahoma City, George Chouteau of Oklahoma City, and Nelson Chouteau and Cornelia of Oklahoma City; brothers Harvey Mousetrail Russell, Jr. , Cliff Mousetrail Russell and late wife Dana, Matthew Mousetrail Russell and wife Ruthie; sisters Leanna Mousetrail Russell and husband Danny Moses, Sr., Cheryl Quick and her husband Virgil, Mona Wright, Millie Mousetrail Russell,  and Marcella Mousetrail Russell. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren:  Michelle Chouteau Merriman of Oklahoma City, Tony Elizondo and wife Kelly of Tahlequah, Michael Elizondo, Jr.  and wife Dayrah of El Reno, Jeffrey Elizondo and wife Veronica of El Reno, Lisa Walkusky and husband Mark from the Netherlands, Rachel Kimbrough and husband Jared of Edmond, Vanessa Loeffler and husband Rob of Norfolk, VA, Kelly Signer and husband Wesley of Wichita, KS, Danielle K. Chouteau of Tulsa, Levi T. Chouteau of Tulsa, and Constance L. Chouteau of Tulsa.  She also has twenty-seven great-grandchildren who will miss her presence here on earth, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

Patricia leaves a legacy behind that will live on through her family.  Her loving spirit will be missed by many.