Leola Ruth Erickson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Leola “Lee” Ruth Erickson, 93, of Charlotte, died Thursday, September 13, 2018, at the Elmcroft Senior Living Center in Charlotte. Lee was born in San Benito, Texas, on July 26, 1925, the daughter of Harlow and Bernice Hill. She grew up there and she married Roland Erickson Jr on January 24, 1945. She worked as an underwriter for Prudential Insurance Company. As a Lieutenant Colonel in the Air Force, Roland moved frequently around the country and they spent time in South Dakota as well as living in Chicago for almost 30 years. They came to Charlotte in 1987 to be closer to their only daughter, Lisa. She enjoyed gardening and genealogy. Proud to be adventurous and independent, she also enjoyed some of the less common activities. From sailing a catamaran on the ocean, to flying stunts in an airplane, to riding around on her son-in-law’s Yamaha ATV, she loved to live life. Most of all, she loved the time spent with family and friends and she will be missed by all who knew her. Lee is survived by her daughter, Lisa Turner (husband Andy); her granddaughter, Erin Hesbeens (husband Tim) and their daughters: Haley and Avery; her granddaughter, Kathy Turner; and her grandson Kevin Turner and his son, Cameron. She is also survived by her fellow members of the Daughters of the American Revolution to which she was a dedicated and faithful member in the Mecklenburg Chapter; and further survived by numerous other family and friends. Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Roland, in November of 2012. A memorial service honoring the life, love and blessing of Lee will be held at Morning Star Lutheran Church at 3:00 pm, Saturday, September 29, 2018. Friends may gather and visit with the family at the church from 2:00 pm until the service begins. Lee’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for her and for them. IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, please donate in Lee's name to the Morning Star Lutheran Church Music Fund, care of the church.

Leola Ruth Erickson

July 26, 1925 - September 13, 2018