Margo Guimont Stops, 60, of Crow Agency, MT, formerly of Mandaree, ND, died Sunday, December 25, 2016 in Billings, MT. Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home of Watford City is assisting the family with local arrangements.

CROW AGENCY - Margo Guimont Stops, age 60 passed away on Sunday December 25, 2016. A member of the Three Affiliated Tribes of the Fort Berthold Indian Reservation. Born in Watford City, ND on August 19, 1956 to Raymond and Eunice Guimont (Benson). Margo attended school at Mandaree Elementary and Killdeer High school where she graduated in 1974. Upon graduation Margo attended school at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. In the winter of 1979 she met the love of her life Johnny Robert Stops and the two were married 6 months later on June 26, 1980. Margo and Johnny were blessed with three daughters. Margo attended college at Montana State University in Bozeman where she received her Bachelor's degree in Home Economics on June 11, 1988. Margo and Johnny settled down in Crow Agency, MT where they raised their family. Margo worked for the Crow Tribe of Indians at the WIC office for 28 years. She was affectionately known as the “WIC Lady” to the community she faithfully served. Margo was an accomplished seamstress, she often displayed her line “Margo Of Mandaree” in various fashion shows. Margo was also well known for her beadwork. Margos beadwork can be seen on display during the community art shows and parades. Margo loved watching movies every year and made it a point to watch every movie nominated for the academy awards predicting the winners with an amazing accuracy. Margo had an infectious laugh and enjoyed spending time visiting with her family and friends.

Margo was preceded in death by her Grandparents Frank Benson (Fannie BirdsBill), Herman and Georgiana (Plagge) Guimont, Edwin Benson. Sister; Carla Guimont. Uncles; Titus Benson. Aunts; Lois Benson, Adele (Bill) Wells, Christine Benson. Nephews; Jason Guimont (Autumn), Carlisle Wells, Joel Wells, Remington McAndrews. Cousin; Marty Benson. Brother in law Harry McAndrews. Sister in law Rezeldia Wells.

Survivors include her husband Johnny Stops, Children; Brocade Black Eagle (Levi), Sa’Rayna Stops, Marmie PlentyHawk (Lawrence III), Brothers; Arnie Guimont, Sherman Guimont (Ramona), Cletus Guimont (Marcy), Marcus Wells Sr., Steve (Phyllis) Wells, Bill (Lila) Wells Jr, Chuck (Deb) Wells, sisters; Marmie Sales (Allen), Ann Grinell, Polly (Ralf) Patterson, June (Weston) Schettler, Babe Wells granddaughter Monica Guimont, 2 grandaughters and 6 grandsons. Friends and Family; Jessica (Steve) Yapunsich, Mary Lynn Eaglestaff, Renita Howling Wolf, Joan Mitchell, Reva Whiteshirt, Janet Bingin, Harriet GoodIron, Pat Blake Witt, Garry Dean (Ann) Little Light, Becker (Carol) Little Light, Mary Snell.

Margo was loved by so many family and friends. Please forgive us if we have forgot anyone during our time of grieving. Thank you for all your prayers and kind words.

A special thank you to Anita Stewart and Family, Jobo Stewart and Family, Mark and Lisa Cetrone, Orrin and Glenette Alden.