Cheevers Coffey Memorial Gourd Dance

On February 16, 2013, the Delaware Tribe and Bartlesville/Dewey Community held a Memorial Gourd Dance in honor of Cheevers Coffey. A lot of tribal members, friends of Cheevers and Rosetta Coffey, were unable to attend the services held for Cheevers in Lawton, and wanted to do something in his honor.

When talking with Rosetta, she thought a Gourd Dance would be nice. This gave the local community a chance to visit with Rosetta, and reflect on the great and wonderful memories that they had of Cheevers Coffey. The dance was a great success, and we want to express our appreciation for all those who helped out and all those who attended.