Our beloved Raven-Simone Dancing-Cloud Doolittle, born October 23, 1993, began her journey home on August 1, 2024. Survived by her three sons: Niłtuq’lay Brown, Oscar Brown III, and Reatus Doolittle, grandmother/“mom”: Rita Fern Doolittle Rogers, grandfather: John Rogers Sr., grandmother: Linda Saxon, sisters: Roseanna Lee (Frank), Arlene Raye (Jimmy), Starlene Faye (Isaac), Mickela Xatimniim, Waterphall Savannah, Renee Ishkayish, brothers: Antone Richard, Virgil Gene, Arlen Wayne Jr. (Melissa), Shan Maureece (Sophie), Wes Glenn (Rindy), Freddy Nicknikish, Kenny Thuuk. And many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, loved ones, and her best friend, Travis Paul. Raven was preceded in death by her mother: Rachel Paula Saxon, father: Arlen Doolittle Sr., brother: Isaac Lyle Saxon, sister: Angel Louise Aubrey.

Raven was the epitome of strength and resilience. She was raised by her grandmother, Fern, and was a proud Hupa woman. When Raven was eight months old, she was diagnosed with Severe Dilated Cardiomyopathy. According to her specialists, she would not live beyond the age of five. Raven was a feisty little warrior who blessed us here on earth for nearly 31 years. She was the proud mother of three beautiful boys, who were her world.

Like her late father, Arlen Doolittle Sr., she made friends wherever she went. Her father was known for his contagious loud laugh, she was known for her sweet little giggle. Raven-Simone Dancing-Cloud Doolittle loved beading, chasing sunsets, cruising the mountain roads and fishing with her boys. She was always dancing, and singing (both contemporary and traditional Hupa songs). She was adventurous with a deep love for the river. Raven had a strong passion for cooking and baking. She was talented in the kitchen, making her food from scratch, always with love. She knew how to fix your side dish without hurting your feelings and was appreciated and respected for her creative, delicious cakes and desserts. She took pride in gifting loved ones with personalized birthday cakes on their special day. Raven loved all her nieces, nephews, cousins, and siblings. She made an extra effort to show up especially for her younger siblings in any and all times of need. She would travel near and far to support her family in sports and cultural activities. She often stood up for those she cared for and was not afraid to speak her mind, quick-witted and confident, our miracle baby was forever firm and unyielding. Determined, and independent with a side of stubborn, Raven was a courageous ball of light and love.

Her wake will take place on Doolittle Flat, 572 Tish-tang Rd., Wednesday, August 7, at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at the Neighborhood Facilities, Thursday, August 8 at 10 a.m. Burial immediately following on Doolittle Flat, 796 Tish-tang Rd.

Reception, 1 p.m. at the Fire Hall, Hoopa.

Pallbearers: Jimmy Sanders, Jayden Dauz, Isaac Bussell, Isiaih Bussell, Julian Rogers, A:de’ts-Nikya:w Rogers, Burr Rogers, Cade Maxwell-Rogers, Aiden Rogers, Travis Brown, Blaze Carpenter, Duane Carpenter, RJ Marshall, Kitsay Powell, Gabriel Anderson, Frank Surber, Zayne Doolittle, Isaac Saxon, Angel Ray Saxon, Lil’ Jake Gayton, Ralph Peters, Kimit Peters, Greg Moon, Greg Moon Jr., Daniel Aubrey, Jordan Hailey, Brently Clark, Joey Schaffer, Vito Cosce.

Honorary Pallbearers: Uncle Kenny Doolittle, Uncle Emmett Chase, Grandpa John Rogers Sr., Uncle Yogi Saxon, Virgil Doolittle, Lil Arlen Doolittle Jr., Wes Marshall, Shan Davis, Freddy Doolittle, Kenny Doolittle, Niłtuq’lay Brown, Lil Oscar Brown III, Reatus Doolittle.

Unfortunately, these past four years have been an exceptionally challenging time for Raven-Simone. She was the recipient of a heart transplant in August of 2022 and continued to fight for life, motivated by the love she had for her sons and her grandma Fern. Despite the immense challenge of her final years, Raven’s infectious laugh and love radiated out to whomever she chose to spend her time with. We send our sincerest gratitude to all Organ Donors, and a special thank you to the family who gifted Raven with a chance to live a little longer. Xa’ gya’ne.

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