Erin Marisa Zmolik

Erin Marisa Zmolik, an amazing and much-loved daughter and friend, age 38, passed from this life unexpectedly on Saturday, February 12, 2022, after a lengthy illness she had endured with courage and quiet dignity since 2009.

Born in Dallas, Texas, on June 11, 1983, Erin was the only child of Laura Elise (Wilson) and Timmy David Zmolik.

Erin graduated from Coppell High School in 2001, and Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Advertising in 2005. She married James M. (Bud) Dillard on January 19, 2007. They were married for nine years. Bud lovingly cared for Erin for several years.

Deeply missed, Erin is remembered by her heartbroken mother, Laura Wilson Zmolik Slovak; stepfather, Michael Slovak; stepbrother and stepsisters, Justin Slovak; Ashtin (Derek) Pizarro; Kaitlin Slovak and her boyfriend Tomás Urbina.

Also surviving and grieving are aunts and uncles, Sharon Thomas; Sandra Eads; Frank (Linda) Zmolik; Judy (Dan) Bradfield; Marilyn (John) Comeau; Cathie O’Briant; Jeannie Williams; Tina (Danny) Kinser; Kim (Troy) Lindsey; Lisa (Jeff) Gibbons; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

Erin was greeted in heaven by her father, Timmy Zmolik; her beloved grandparents, J.T. and Charlsie Wilson; Frank and Viola Zmolik; Louis and Lillian Slovak; aunts and uncles, Jo Ann (Anthony) Macalik; Larry O’Briant; Dannie Williams.

Donations may be made in Erin's memory to ALivingTribute.org

Tears Show How Much We Love

There is a sacredness in tears.

They are not the mark of weakness, but of power.

They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues.

They are the messengers of overwhelming grief,

of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.

~ Washington Irving

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 8th at St. Ann Catholic Church at 2:00 PM. Visitation will start at 1:00 PM, and inurnment will follow the Mass at Rolling Oaks Memorial Center.