Amelia Zephier, 27, of Sioux Falls

Wake services are 7 PM, Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at the Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Wagner. A funeral service will be 10:30 AM, Thursday, January 1, 2026 at the church. A Celebration of Amelia's Life will be held at a later date with inurnment in the Holy Fellowship Episcopal Cemetery, rural Greenwood.

Amelia Zephier was born on May 16, 1998 in Yankton, South Dakota to Sara Rolston and Mackel Franklin.

Amelia passed away unexpectedly on December 27, 2025 in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Amelia attended Wagner school where she grew up, spreading her laugh, beauty and joy to the people around her! Amelia loved listening to music, wearing make-up, as well as her mom Sara and her brother Davian.

Amelia loved her life and her children very much. Her beautiful bright and bold soul will forever be remembered. Amelia was also known for cooking fry bread. Her smile lit up everyone who saw her smile, and a laugh that was so sweet.

Amelia will be remembered fondly by her mother Sara and one brother Davian Zephier. As well as her children: Andre LaPointe, Emma Olson, Sophia Zephier, Jorney Olson.

Amelia was preceded in death by her father Mackel Franklin, Jayolen Olson, Edna Weddell, Alzaden Holiday.