Erika Nicole Daily, 32, 0f Greensburg, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 25, 2021.
Erika’s life would seem too short by many, but those who were touched by her life understood that the quality of existence far exceeds the quantity of time in which one lives. Her smile, infectious laugh and caring heart brought so much joy to our family.
Erika was born in Cincinnati on June 30, 1989, to Mindy (Bauman) and David Bartley. After her parents’ divorced, Erika’s Mom would go on to marry Jim Daily. Jim adopted Erika and her sister Alysha and continued to raise them as his own. Together they would give Erika and Alysha another sister, Josie. As the three grew up, they were inseparable and did everything together.
Erika’s passion for family continued as an adult. For the last six years, Erika along with her partner, Ross Robertson, helped raise his two daughters, Olivianah and Kennedie. She absolutely loved being a bonus mom to those girls. Erika raised them as her own, a trait she learned early in life from her dad, the late Jim Daily, as well as her current bonus dad, Joe Miller. God blessed her to have a number of families that knew her and loved her.
For many years , Erika loved working in nursing homes. It suited her giving; caring heart since caring for people was her passion. Erika enjoyed life through simple pleasures such as gardening, canning, chatting with family and friends and spending time with people close to her. She will forever be remembered by her kind soul and a personality that always made you feel welcomed.
Erika will be deeply missed by Ross Robertson and his two daughters, Olivianah and Kennedie; mother: Mindy Daily and life partner, Joe Miller; sisters: Alysha (Dustin) Scudder, Josie Daily (Brayden Creson); grandparents: Larry and Bertie Bauman; Nephews: Dusty and Gavin Scudder; aunts and uncles: Randy (Tracy) Bauman, Rick (Marcia) Bauman, Melissa Bauman, Christina (Jared) Dieselberg, Crystal (Tim) Eckstein, Julia (Rex) Thomas, Maureen (Mark) Strange, Margaret Daily, Pat Daily, Kevin (Anna) Daily; and numerous cousins and friends.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church with Father Shaun Whittington officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Family and friends may show their love for Erika and support the family on Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. at Cook Rosenberger Funeral home ~ 107 Vine Street, Sunman ~ where memorial contributions may be made to the family or to St. Nicholas Heritage Project.
For more information, send condolences or to sign the online guest book, go to www.cookrosenberger.com. The Staff of Cook Rosenberger Funeral Home is honored to serve Erika’s family.