Erica Luckey Drayton passed away on May 19, 2026, at home peacefully with her family and friends by her side in Peoria, IL. She was born July 10, 1963, in Neptune, NJ. Erica was predeceased by her parents, Earl Williams and Cammie Lee Robinson; her daughter, Moniqua Drayton; and her siblings, Pamela James and Delores Price.

Erica leaves to mourn a brother, Prentice Bailey Jr., sisters: Sandy Pringle, Monica Benson, Johnsie Bailey-Barkley, Lenora Parker, Areatha Bailey, Michelle Bailey-Lewis; daughter, Danielle Randolph, sons: Stephen Drayton, Kwame Drayton, and grandsons, Seth Randolph, Antone Randolph, a host of nephews and nieces, friends.

Erica graduated from Asbury Park High School in Asbury Park, NJ. She was very active on the drill team and the track team. While residing in Peoria, IL, Erica was an active member of the Maranatha Fellowship church, where she volunteered and devoted her time. Prior to moving to Illinois, Erica had resided in Charleston, SC, and Newport News, VA, where she worked in food services and gained friendships with many whom she called her sisters, nephews, and nieces. Erica fought a long battle with breast cancer and was truly a great daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, friend, and will be truly missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Her family will privately celebrate her life.