Trudi was born on August 8th, 1982, in Sheridan Wyoming, to Frank Bacon and Barbara Not Afraid-Bacon. She was raised throughout Crow Agency, and Rocky Boy, MT with her many siblings around both Apsáalooke and Chippewa Cree cultures.
Her children: Frankie Bacon and Lailah Small, were both born at Northern Montana Hospital in Havre, MT. She met her spouse Kane Small 17 years ago (Lailah's father). They've been together ever since then raising Lailah in their home in Azure Site with the help of Lailah's Great Grandparents Victoria and the late Peter Demontiney. Trudi enjoyed cutting and styling hair, putting on makeup, and
spending quality time with her family and friends. She loved teasing and joking around. One of her best qualities was her
laugh along with her beautiful smile. She never failed to make someone laugh or smile no matter the time or place.
She went to job corp. in Clearfield, Utah. After that she had many occupations like working at Grandma's Market, the CCT
Wellness Center, the CCT Senior Center, Cultural Resources, the Northern Winz and Little Winz casino, she was also a
housekeeper. Trudi is survived by her children: son, Frankie Josiah Bacon, and
daughter, Lailah Franklynn Small. A granddaughter, Rylan Bacon. Brother: Terry EnemyHunter, sisters: Amy Sloan, Marsha
Whiting, Francine Bacon, and Stephanie Bacon (Jeff Henry). She leaves behind many beloved nephews and nieces: Kyle, Jesse,
Natasha, Tahnayah Laforge, Corey Bear Claw, Valerie, Maya,Baby Terry, and Randy EnemyHunter, Anfernee and Chanal Standing Rock, Aliceicia Oats, Anthony EnemyHunter, Barbie, JJ and Tia Gardipee, Taylor Bacon, Curtis, Tai-rah, Tyreece and Tinky Molina, Julian, Jeff Jr., Stephen and Frankie Henry. Many, many, many cousins from the Bacon, Daychild, Yellow Wolf, Not Afraid, Medicine Horse, High Hawk families, and close friendships that became family. Many grandchildren included.
Trudi was preceded in death by her father, Frank Bacon; sisters, Claudia Bacon, Deana EnemyHunter, and Gayle Bacon; and her mother Barbara Not Afraid Bacon. Trudi will always be remembered for her genuine and pure heart;
the love she showed people was always the best. It was never a dull moment with Trudi, and her love shown to every person she encountered was a strong trait. She had so much strength and compassion in all aspects as she never gave up on anything or
anyone. Which will live on in all of those she loved.