Erika Lynn Parker

Dear Dena and Lisa,

I am deeply saddened to hear about Erika. I hadn't been in touch with her for many years but she had always been close in my thoughts. Erika was my first friend in Lake of the Woods when my family moved back from Geneva. She was there to teach me all the ropes in 8th grade when the US seemed really strange to me. We had lots of fun hanging out together down at the lake during the summer. My heart goes out to both of you.

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Erika was a wonderful friend to anyone who ever knew her. We have all been blessed to have had her a part of our lives and we'll miss her beautiful smile. We wish you all well and hope you find comfort in your memories.
Jill Fennell-McCoy, classmate

Olivia,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. I just can't believe it. I always enjoyed spending time with you and your family when we were younger, so this news was just horrible :( I will keep your mom in my thoughts!

~Sarah Ratliff

Happy Birthday to Erika! We know you are at peace now. Know that we are thinking of you everyday but especially today~
We love and miss you

Oliva,

I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. She was always so sweet to Sarah and Sarah, enjoyed going to your house when you all were little.

If you'd like to get together sometime with Sarah, please let me know.

Please let me know if we can do anything.

Love, Beth Ratliff

So sorry to hear about your loss!!! I
will always remember Erika for the kind person and wonderful neighbor she was.
Please accept my deepest sympathy. Sorry
for the delay here,but I just found out.

Olivia - I recently learned of the death of your mom from a phone call from my mom. Erika was one of my closest friends from 7th grade through our mid-20s. Our lockers were always side-by-side because of our last names. She was voted best-looking our senior year of high school and had the most-beautiful smile. We moved to Dallas, Texas together out of college (looking back - pretty much babies), where we shared apartments, clothes, friends and our new young lives together. She was always...

I just heard, I am soooo sorry. I only remember Erika as my neighbor and going to high school with her. Dena I remmber you and your kids who I am sure are grown especially since my "youngest" just graduated high school, and Lisa just as a little girl. I
can't tell you how sorry I am. I know I am slow at finding out but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. As for your parents about all I remember is golf and of course the little puppy dogs. Can't forget them. Love ya Marilyn

My thoughts are with you Dena and Lisa. I am so sorry to learn of the death of your sister, Erika. How nice that so many who new her had such kind words. Thinking of you both.