Erika Howard, 1991-2022
Obituaries-Mobridge / Posted Mar 8, 2022 | 10:06 AM / 920 views
Funeral services for Erika Howard, 31, Mobridge, SD will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 2:00 PM at Kesling Funeral Home of Mobridge. Visitation will begin at Noon on Tuesday at the funeral home. Erika died on Friday, March 4, 2022 at Sanford Medical Center, Bismarck, ND.
Erika Renae Howard
“Puddles”
Erika Renae Howard was born February 2nd, 1991, in Fort Yates, ND to Teresa Talley. Erika grew up in Kenel, SD. Erika attended St. Bernard’s Mission School in her early elementary years before graduating from McLaughlin High School in 2009. Erika continued to reside in Kenel until moving to Mobridge in 2020. While living in Mobridge, Erika continued her educational journey by enrolling in higher education classes.
Erika is known for her contagious smile, compassionate heart, and warm personality. Erika never hesitated when it came to helping others. Erika valued her relationships with friends and family. She loved spending time with her brother, nieces, nephew. Anywhere you would see Erika, you would see her with her best friend and dog, “Lady”. Erika was a very kind and humble person. She made time for others and was willing to help anyone in their time of need. Erika was the epitome of her mom in this way. Erika enjoyed spending time with her friends and driving around, playing cards, and engaging in their social engagements. Erika valued time with her family playing Yahtzee, camping at the bay, or sitting around a fire. Erika was a beautiful person on the inside and out. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family.
Grateful for having the privilege of sharing her life is her brother Kyle Howard, nieces Hayley, Kylie, and Lily; Nephew Zaden as well as extended nieces Darian, Kassidy, Demi, Nalerie and nephews Isaac and Soren; Step-Father Galen Crow Ghost; Aunt/Godmother Renae Talley, Aunt Julie Talley both of Kenel; Uncle/Godfather Michael (Jackie) Talley, Rapid City, SD, Uncle Dustin (Jessie) Talley, Bismarck, ND, Hunter Talley, Hutchinson, KS; Grandparents Anthony Vermillion, Kenel, SD, Duane (Laurel) Vermillion, McLaughlin, SD, Maureen Marshall, Bismarck, ND, Janet Thompson, Kenel, SD, Jolene Cadotte, Wakpala, SD, and Mickey Talley, Hutchinson, KS; Cousins Andrew, Dennis, Jerome, Tristen, Kiana, Camden, Jestice, Tiara, Teylor, Kaelynn, MacKenzee.
Erika is proceeded in death by her mother Terri Talley; Grandmother Marcella Talley; Grandfathers Earl and Arthur Vermillion; Great Grandparents Jerome and Lorraine Vermillion. Niece Amiyah Talley, Special Aunt Lola LaFromboise; Childhood friends Cody Flying Horse and Amy Talks.