Tina Marie Erskine

Tina Marie Erskine (Pflugerville, TX) born January 3, 1957, in Calhoun County, Michigan, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tina was a proud graduate of Harper Creek High School, Class of 1975. Upon graduation, she married William H. Erskine III (now deceased) and had two sons. As a single mother, Tina embarked upon a long and successful sales career, beginning with a Tupperware franchise and including work in local retail and insurance. After relocating to the Austin, TX area, she owned and operated an office cleaning business with the support of her two sons. Her entrepreneurial spirit and business acumen were always in evidence. Later, Tina pursued her passion for travel and became a respected independent travel agent, honored for her exceptional customer service. She organized many memorable trips for family and friends, including excursions to Australia, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, and Europe. An avid musician from a young age, Tina taught herself to play the piano and enjoyed playing and singing familiar hymns from her youth. Her piano was a permanent fixture in her home and music was a cherished part of her life, providing joy and solace to those around her. Tina also had a deep passion for gardening. She took great pride in her many plantings, including her beloved koi pond in the backyard. From her porch, she found delight in watching hummingbirds visit her feeders, adding a touch of nature’s beauty to her daily life. Tina’s deep and abiding faith was the cornerstone of her life. She was a beloved member of Pflugerville First Baptist Church, where she found a supportive community and regularly worshipped. Tina continued her grandparents’ tradition of daily Bible devotions. In testimony to her faith, Tina adopted a child through a program of Rafiki Africa Ministries, demonstrating her compassion and dedication to helping others. She is survived by her two sons, Michael (40) and Phillip (38), and her cherished granddaughter, Samantha (16), in whom she took immense pride, especially in her academic achievements and athletic skills. Tina is also survived by her mother, Annette (Martin, Bahs, VanMiddlesworth) Bornor, and her stepfather, William M. Bornor, sisters Teresa (Bahs) Farah and Michele (Bahs) Trevathan, step-sisters Gloria (VanMiddlesworth) Hunter. Tina was preceded in death by her father, Wendell D. Bahs, and stepmothers Jocelyn Bahs and Christine. In lieu of flowers, the family requests in memory of Tina, that donations be made to www.kiraboafricaministries.org. You, Lord, hear the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry. —Psalm 10:17 Service will be held at: First Baptist Church, 306 10th St, Pflugerville, Texas 78660 on September 28, 2024 at 10:00am

Tina Marie Erskine

January 3, 1957 - September 11, 2024