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Erica Clater Obituary
A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 18 at 6:00 p.m. at Maddox Funeral Home with Sammy Campbell officiating. Interment will be private.
Erica was born February 24, 1994, in Front Royal daughter of the late Eric Franklin Clater and Tina R. Airhart of Front Royal. She was a 2012 graduate of Luray High School and a former employee of the Element in Front Royal.
Surviving with her mother are her maternal grandmother Catherine Jeanette Stacey of Front Royal; paternal grandparents Ernest and Yvonne Clater of Front Royal; step-dad Brian L. Seal of Sussex; two brothers James Tyler Clater of Front Royal and Steven D. Seal, Jr. of Stanley; one sister Krysten L. Seal of Front Royal; uncle Anthony Wayne Airhart and aunt Maureen Airhart of Front Royal; paternal aunt Tracy Clater Colby; special cousin T.J. Airhart and Alaina; cousins Leslie Crimes and Page Estes; special nieces and nephews Aryauna Clater, Landon Clater, Jaeleigh Seal, Cash Green, Elliott Seal, Laila A. Airhart and Taylor Layne; and numerous cousins, aunts and uncles.
Erica was preceded in death by her father Eric Clater; maternal grandfather James William Airhart; paternal grandmother Loretta M. Clater.
The family will receive friends following the service on Friday until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial donations may be made to the family c/o Maddox Funeral Home, 105 West Main Street, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.maddoxfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Maddox Funeral Home, Front Royal.
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Memories and Condolences
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With love, Wendy & Rick Vogt
September 17, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Sending prayers and love to all of you.
Gina Chapman
September 16, 2020
My thoughts and prayers for you all. May God give you strength. Love and hugs to you Tina. You are in my heart.
Jasmine Housden
September 16, 2020
I will be praying for a comfort for the family and healing and will pray for everyone and will forever love & miss Erica ❤ She was one of my best friends and I will always cherish every memory I have of her !! She won’t be forgotten. So sad she was taken so soon, but god needed a special angel. & I know she will be a beautiful one. I love you Erica Clater!! Praying for her family. ❤
McCartney
September 16, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Wanda Darr
September 16, 2020
I have to think God needed a special angel to take someone so young.
My prayers that God will comfort the family in their time of grief.
Donna Perry
September 16, 2020
Sending lots of love, hugs and prayers to Family and Friends.
Love, Steve & Donna Perry
Jabril Miranda
September 16, 2020
You were a beautiful and artistic person who was loved so much. You have an unlimited canvas to draw on with the angels RIP Erica I love you.
Mary & Tommy knight
September 16, 2020
Fly high my sweet lost Angel. Hope you are at peace in your Grandad and Grandma"s arms..You will be missed and are loved more than you ever knew..
David and Kathy Cook
September 16, 2020
May you find peace in the arms of the Lord. Prayers and hugs to the family. We love you all.
Libby & Deenis Funk
September 16, 2020
Rest in peace, Erica! You were loved more than you know! You will be sorely missed.
Carolyn Brown Butler
September 16, 2020
Ernest, so sorry for the passing of your beautiful granddaughter.
Margaret Burrell
September 16, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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