Erickson, Carol  Elizabeth (nee Thurman), of Ballwin, Missouri, passed away, Friday, July 17, 2026, at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis. She was 84 years old.  Mrs. Erickson was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church, Manchester.  She was an enthusiastic Cardinal baseball fan, a bridge and golf player, and a charitable supporter.  She will be remembered for her jokes and dry wit.

Born December 20, 1941, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mrs. Erickson was the daughter of the late Robert and Wanda Thurman.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Erickson, her son, Robert Erickson, and her faithful cat, Tom.  She is survived by beloved cousins and friends.

Services:   A private interment will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Manchester, Missouri.  If desired, contributions may be made to Mental Health America of Eastern Missouri or the Humane Society of Missouri.  Friends may sign the family's on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.