Erica Grace Herbstreith

Erica Grace Herbstreith, 35, of Coats/Erwin, passed away on

July 6, 2025, at her home in Dunn, NC.

She was born on May 9, 1990, in Smithfield Hospital to

Nancy Nichols and David Herbstreith.

Erica is survived by her mother, Nancy Nichols; her

children, Raylen Purcell and Tailen Purcell; her brother,

Justin Herbstreith (Haylea Curcie); her sister, Bonni Mauro;

nieces Isabella Mauro and Addalynn Herbstreith; and

nephew Holden Herbstreith.

She was preceded in death by her father, David Herbstreith;

her grandmother, Linda Lum; her aunt, Annetta; and her

grandfather, Casey Barr.

Erica enjoyed spending time with her family and children,

cooking, watching her favorite shows on TV, and always

cracking a joke. She will be remembered for her generous

smile, contagious laugh, selflessness, and always making

people laugh—especially with the inside joke “earball.

” She

truly lived a life well lived.