Erica Lynn Brightman-Tillman

Erica Lynn Brightman-Tillman "Sweet E", age 41, of Dayton, passed away August 8, 2023. She was born March 31, 1982 in Dayton, OH. Erica was preceded in death by her grandmother, Mommy Jean; nephew, Shane Schwab; sister, Jennifer Tillman; Papaw Turner; and many other family members down home.

Erica is survived by her children: Sean Welsh, Jr., Delana Brock and her fur babies, Lexi and Luca; mother, Donna Tillman; dad, Jeff Tillman; twin sister, Heather (Duane) Short; older sister, Crystal (Ben) Brightman; brothers: David Brightman, TR (Stephanie) Wright, II, Jeffrey (Teresa) Tillman, Jr; aunt, Stephanie Dahlinghaus; many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives in Kentucky and friends.

Erica had the biggest heart, always sticking up for the underdog. She always spoke the truth and was a free spirit. She loved her dogs, motorcycles and fast cars. Erica earned her CDCA and was getting ready to begin her journey in the field of recovery.

Visitation will be held from 12:30-1:30 pm on Friday, August 18, 2023 at Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, where the funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm. Burial will take place at her home, "This Is Home" Family Cemetery. To share a memory of Erica or leave a special message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.

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