Mrs. Carrie Erving

Mrs. Carrie Erving, 70, of Peoria departed this life on September 13, 2025, at Carle Methodist Medical Center. Carrie was born on November 20, 1954, to the late Willie and Susie (Poe) Lewis in Marigold, MS. Carrie married the love of her life, her sweetheart, the late Christervill “Sonny” Erving on November 26, 1991. Through their union they raised their legacy of children and grandchildren. Carrie dedicated over 15 years of employment at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center before retiring; caring for many in the Peoria community. She enjoyed cooking and making sure everyone had a bite to eat. She was an adored wife, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, God mother, aunt, cousin and friend. Carrie’s favorite saying was “Just keep the faith and keep on praying!” Carrie leaves to cherish her precious memory: one daughter: Tia (Lester) Poole of Altus, OK; one son: Tommy Lewis of Peoria; two god daughters: Brenda Cattledge of Houston, TX and Rashonda Austin of Memphis, TN; four brothers: Johnny Poe, Elton (Jessie) Lewis both of Chicago, Eddie (Erline) Lewis of Peoria, and Jack (Ruthie) Martin of Shaw, MS; a loving grandchild whom she raised: Tanisia Broomfield of Peoria; a loving great grandchild whom she raised: Kengston Wilson of Peoria; a very dear friend: Edward Walton of Peoria a host of grandchildren, greatgrandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends. Carrie, in addition to her loving parents and husband was preceded in death by two daughters; Sherry Brown and Gladys Marie Brown; five brothers: Jeff Poe, Willie Lewis, Albert Lewis, Will Lewis, and E.C. Lewis; two sisters: Annice Lewis and Linda Wilder. A Celebration of Life Service for Carrie will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. Pastor Morris Stokes will present the Eulogy. Carrie will be laid to Rest at Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for the “Erving” family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of “Carrie Erving” please visit our Sympathy Store.

Mrs. Carrie Erving

November 20, 1954 - September 13, 2025