Constance Erickson (Lebanon)

May 6, 1947 - August 23, 2021

Constance Marie Erickson, daughter of William and Helen Marie Monson Gifford, was born May 6, 1947, in Williston, North Dakota. She departed this life Monday, August 23, 2021, in Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of seventy-four years, three months, and seventeen days. She was preceded in death by her parents. Constance is survived by a daughter, Melissa Leady, of the State of Ohio; two brothers, Rodney Gifford, of Lebanon, Missouri, and William Gifford, of the State of Oregon; several nieces and nephews; as well as other relatives and friends. She was born and raised in Williston, North Dakota and received her education there. Throughout the years, she was a devoted homemaker to her family and also worked as a secretary for a number of years. Constance was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that she will be fondly remembered and greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.