Erica Lee Frazier Stum
Born July 9, 1985 New Albany, Indiana
Died December 27, 2018 Indianapolis, Indiana
Erica held a Master’s degree in Special Education. Much of her teaching career was done at Paramount School of Excellence (Indianapolis, IN), where she not only served as a Special Education Teacher, but also fostered their robotics program to win multiple state titles and compete in multiple world competitions. Even after leaving full-time teaching, Erica stayed active in many STEM activities in Indianapolis. Erica was also nominated for the 2018 Leading Light Award from Women & Hi-Tech.
Erica lived fiercely. She was a daughter, a sister, a wife, a mother, and friend. She worked tirelessly as a Cervivor Ambassador, advocate, and public speaker. In 2018, she was awarded the Cervivor Legacy Award, which will now be renamed in her memory. Locally, she received the Indiana Cancer Consortium Survivorship Award and the Indiana Immunization Coalition HPV Champion Award. She was also an advocacy volunteer with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network and served on the regional HPV campaign team. Erica helped to write legislation to further advance Cervical Cancer Research, and was very active with the Indianapolis Cancer Support Community Center. Erica was a published author and avid supporter (and alumni) of First Descents, Camp Koru, and the Send It Foundation. She maximized her opportunity for adventure, with regular travel and white water kayaking.
Erica was preceded in death by her grandfathers Curtis Frazier and Hulet Walls, Jr; and grandmothers Anita Olsen and Bertha Baker Walls
She is survived by her husband, JR Stum; Son, Wylee Ruckman; Father, Steve (Iryna) Frazier; Mother, Sue (Jerry) Schuppert; Sisters, Jennifer (Scott) Rogers, Hallie (Malachi) Martin; Step-Brother, Artem Klochkov; two nieces, eight nephews, family, colleagues, and friends
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at the Cancer Support Community Center (5150 W 71st St, Indianaplois, IN, 46268) from 3pm – 7pm
In lieu of flowers, donations and contributions can be made to:
Cancer Support Community Center
Cervivor
Camp Kesem
First Descents
Jackie Hurley says
I am deeply sorry for your loss. I wish I could be there with you Sue. But I will be there in spirit. Sending prayers, hugs with kisses to you. May God be with you in this time of need.
Lindsey says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Erica. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
Sandra Powell says
Is it possible to love someone you’ve never met personally? The answer is yes, yes it is. Erica and I met through a Cervical Cancer FB group. My mom had been diagnosed for a year when I met Erica and so we would discuss chemo cocktails and radiation, and sometimes just about life. I will miss our talks. Thank you Erica for everything you did and will continue to do in your name to bring awareness. My condolences to her family and friends. To her son, she always bragged about you to me, you were her number one.
DW says
To the Family, so sorry for your loss. Hope you will be comforted in knowing that Erica has the prospect of being resurrected, healthy (in the flesh), to Paradise Earth just as Jehovah God has promised. In fact , the vast majority will enjoy everlasting life right here on earth as God had intended from the beginning. God’s Kingdom will do this under the rule of Jesus Christ. READ John 5:28, 29, Job 14:14, 15,Psalms 37:29,Matthew 6:9,10, Matthew 5:5 and Revelation 21:2-4 Go To: JW.ORG
Barbara J Benjamin says
Enjoyed meeting and caring for Erica many times at the Naab Road Surgery Center. Always sweet. Never complained about her condition or even how she felt that day. She left a lasting impression on me of someone of great bravery and humility. Will miss her sweet smile. Rest in God’s loving arms . Barb
Apple says
She leaves a mark on many of folks that never meet in her person. Her character allowed for such amazing relationships that will last forever. Thank you, Lefteye. You truly are the backbone for our FD Alumni family. ❤
Kenneth Ney says
It was a privilege and honor to participate in the care of Erica during her battle against cervical cancer.
She fought hard and faced her battles with grace, joy, enthusiasm, and great courage. My prayers go out to all of her family especially JR and her son.