Kathleen Marie Erickson

Kathleen Marie Erickson obituary, Charlotte, NC

Kathleen Marie Erickson

Kathleen Erickson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hankins & Whittington Funeral Home on Jul. 26, 2025.

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Kathleen Marie Erickson, 70, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away July 23, 2025. Born August 13, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Martin Macias and Eileen Gallagher.
She worked many years in Mortgage banking and then a data entry position in healthcare before retiring.
Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Joseph Erickson, children Joseph Erickson Jr., John Thomason Jr., and Kris Erickson.
A heartfelt thank you from all of us to all of those who knew and loved Kathy. She will be deeply missed.
The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Hankins and Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203.
Interment will follow in Forest Lawn West Cemetery, Charlotte, NC.
Online condolences may be made at www.HankinsandWhittington.com.

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Sandy Hotalen

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We are so very sorry for your loss and will miss Kathy greatly. She was a light in an otherwise dull world. We always looked forward to our visits when we came down each year. Much love, Sandy and Mickey

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