Norma M. Erich
November 26, 1941 ~ April 20, 2010
Norma M. Erich, 68, went home to heaven on Tuesday, April 20, 2010. She was born November 26, 1941 in Weedville, PA, daughter of the late Samuel and Ruby Carpin. She was preceded in death by her son, Jason.
Norma spent 50 years in the public and private school sector of Pennsylvania and North Carolina, where she devoted her life to the nurturing and development of her students.
She leaves behind to cherish her memory, her devoted husband of 17,134 days, Frederick Erich, two daughters, Laura Gearhart and husband Danny with grandson, Alex, of Rocky Mount and Michele Erich of Wilmington, three brothers and two sisters: LeRoy Carpin and wife Elda, Minnie Hidinger, and Ronald Carpin and wife Sandy, all of Pennsylvania; Donald Carpin and wife Susan of North Carolina; and Joyce Weidner and husband Rodney of Maryland; plus numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the family home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Erich Family Scholarship Fund, c/o Edgecombe Community College Scholarship Foundation, 209 W. Wilson Street, Tarboro NC 27886.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC. You may share your memories and send the family condolences online by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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We are so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing please accept our condolences Chris and Karen Smith Saint Marys, PA
To the Erich Family, So very sorry to hear about your loss. Carl & Georgia Saline
To the Erich Family I was so sorry to hear of Mrs. Erich’s passing. She was such a loving and caring person. She touched many lives through her many years of teaching. My 2 children were so fortunate to be her students while she was at NEW Christian Academy. She touched their lives in a very special way. Take comfort in all the special memories of her that everyone has that she has touched in a very special way. Jeanette Edwards
To Fred, Laura, Michele, Dan and Alex, I am so sorry for your loss. Norma was a wonderful mother! I’ll always remember going to your house – she was always so nice and friendly to everyone. I’m glad to have known her and I know she will always be present in your hearts. Love, Jeanne (Sidelinger) Hunter
Dear Fred, Laura and Michele and family, Our deepest sympathy to all of you! Norma made a lasting impression on me when we were just kids, always laughing and happy, what a precious person she was! How blessed we were to have known her! Love, Patty and Joe Posteraro and family
To Fred, Laura, Michele, Dan & Alex, We want to express our deepest sympathy on the passing of Norma. She was such a loving, caring person. Her energy and positive attitude were contagious. We will miss her and will continue to keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Mary Ann & Jim Romano
To Norma’s Family, I taught across the hall from Norma for two years at NEW Academy. She was such a sweet lady and a dear, dear, friend to me…always uplifting and helpful. I was so sorry to learn of her illness and spoke with her by telephone recently. She will be missed by many people who loved her. I pray that God will comfort each of you during this difficult time and may your ‘precious memories’ of Norma give you added strength and comfort. Please accept my condolences. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Elizabeth Roebuck
To Norma’s Family, If there was ever an angel on earth, it was Norma. I will cherish the memories I have from teaching with her at Bailey Elementary School. The picture posted here is the way I want to remember her, with that mischievous glint in her eye. She was a dear friend to me and I will miss her sorely, but I am happy for her to be without pain and to finally be reunited with Jason. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Martha Bailey
Laura, I am so very sorry. Your mother was such a sweet and wonderful person and was loved by so many. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Marilyn J. Glover and Michael Edwards
To the Erich Family We are so very sorry to hear about your loss Rod and Mary (Friedl) Salter
I am very sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. Many years have gone by since I last saw her and Fred, but I remember them well as very kind and fun people. Norma always had a wonderful and happy attitude. She was kind to everyone and would help them however she could. I particularly remember how she and Fred gave their time to serve as our chaperones at our junior year post prom camp party in 1968. They interacted with all of us making that all night event fun and enjoyable. She will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, she was a very special person. Don and Kathy Bowser and family
To Norma’s family ~ I first met Norma when she came to NEW. She quickly became a friend. It was evident that she loved teaching her students, but it was also evident that she loved all of those around her. I was delighted and surprised when she arrived at Bailey Elementary where I had also moved to. We quickly rekindled our friendship. Even though I moved on to another school, I still considered Norma to be a friend. I was saddened to learn of her passing. She was a very amazing and talented person, full of love and joy. May you be comforted in the days ahead just knowing of the many good things Norma did during her life. Louise Braswell
Fred and Family, Rita and I (Blacksburg, Va) are sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. We remember all the good times we shared in St. Marys. David & Rita Weaver
Dear Fred and Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of Norma’s passing. Although it has been many years since I have seen her I’ll always remember her as a very wonderful person. You and Norma were a wonderful couple. The world would be a much better place if everyone were like you and Norma. Please give Joyce my condolences. John Mastrogiacomo
Dear Fred, Joyce & Ron & Family I was sorry to hear about Norma’s passing…I remember her as such an upbeat person, quick with a smile & a chuckle. I’m sure she will be missed by many. Gail & George Shturtz