Margaret was born in Madison, NC on August 27, 1928. She was the daughter of the late John G. Hanner and Margaret Macy Hanner. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Joseph F. Erickson.
Margaret graduated from St. Leo’s Nursing School in Greensboro, North Carolina, earning her degree as a registered nurse. She worked as a Nursing Supervisor at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Islip, New York for over 20 years. After retirement, Margaret and Joe moved back to North Carolina living in Cape Carteret and Cary.
Margaret was an elegant lady who was an avid bridge player. She enjoyed flower arranging, counted cross-stitch, reading, and knitting her “famous” Christmas stockings.
She is survived by her children Craig Erickson, Tim Erickson, and Lynne Sypher (Kevin), her eleven grandchildren and, nine great grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she has joined her son, Stan Erickson, granddaughter, Macy, her brother John Hanner, and sister, Helen Kahny in heaven.
A celebration of Margaret’s life will be held at a future date.