Erika Elisabeth Kusnik born July 30, 1952 in Rehau, Germany passed away March 23, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents Ernst and Irmgard Kusnik. She is survived by her son Tim Martin and adopted son Sam Coats. She lived a life of love, sacrifice and fierce devotion as a mother. Rest easy, momma. Always alive in our hearts, until we meet again. In lieu of flowers please donate to Shriners Children’s Hospital, a cause mom deeply cherished.

A memorial honoring Mom’s life will be held on May 30th at 11 am. 

Harmony Church

6740 St. Elmo Road

Bartlett, TN. 38135