Betty Marlene Erickson

Betty Hunsucker Erickson, 95, passed way Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born February 26, 1926 in Catawba County, NC daughter to the late Lonnie Cicero & Bessie Holler Hunsucker. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Irvin B. Erickson, Sr. and a son Irvin B. Erickson, Jr., two brothers: George Hunsucker and Howard Hunsucker, five sisters: Ruby Kincaid, Doloris Earley, Faye Yaude. Lorene Dresser, and Becky Hill. Betty graduated as salutatorian of her high school class, and then attended Lees-McRae College where she received a degree as a Record Librarian and work as a Medical Secretary/Record Librarian for many years. Her pastimes included gardening, and tending to flowers in which she loved and brought her so much happiness. She was a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church for over 70 years, and loved to serve others and was willing to help those in need in any way. She was a kind, gracious, and faithful servant to her family, church, and community. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 909 Circle Dr., Monroe, NC 28112. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Betty is survived by a daughter Tina Stegall (Tom) two sons: David Erickson (Martha), and Mark Erickson (Teri), daughter-in-law Betty Erickson, eight grandchildren: Jeff Erickson, Jeremy Erickson, Brian Erickson, Melissa Erickson Ivey, Olaf Erickson, Kelen Erickson Barrett, Adam Stegall, and Matthew Stegall, and twelve great grandchildren. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 909 Circle Dr., Monroe, NC 28112 or Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region PO Box 470408 Charlotte, NC 28247. Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 is caring for the Erickson Family.