Family pay tribute to 'much loved' mum of two murdered in Burton Latimer
A 35 year old man has been charged with her murder
The family of a 32-year-old woman who was murdered in Burton Latimer last week have released a heartfelt tribute to her.
Isobella Knight, known as Izzy, died following an incident at a property in Donnington Road. Her body was found by police officers on Friday (13 June).
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder in connection with her death.
'How do I go on without my daughter?'
Izzy’s family say she was a “kind, gentle and much-loved” mum who would always put her two little girls before anything else.
Izzy’s mum Helena said: “As Izzy grew up, she became a beautiful, gentle, quietly confident young woman, who loved getting up early and seizing the day, had a strong network of friends, and gave birth to two girls who became her world.
“If anyone was born to be a mum, it was Izzy. She would go without to give her two girls the best possible life and she took them to so many clubs and classes.
“Izzy was an exceptionally talented artist. She studied Fine Art at the University of Hertfordshire and also had her own portraits business which she used to manage alongside a full-time career as a buyer for MM Flowers in Alconbury - a job she also really loved. Her portraits were so good, it was like looking at a photograph, not a drawing.
“In her spare time, Izzy enjoyed kayaking, running and being active. One year she ran the Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK after I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was so proud of her.
“Izzy had a wicked sense of humour. She had a very close relationship with her Nanny and would always do impressions of her Brummie accent. Wherever Izzy was, there was always laughter.
“There are no words which can adequately describe the pain and anguish I feel. How do I go on without my daughter? How do I cope knowing her name is never going to come up on my phone again? How do I have a conversation with those two young girls when they are older and they want to know what happened to their mum? The thought of them growing up without her just breaks my heart.
“I want everyone to know that Izzy was so much more than a victim. She was a loving mother, a treasured daughter, a best friend in sister form, a talented artist, and a great friend. She laughed, she cried, she worked tirelessly to provide for her children, she had dreams, and she loved hard.
“She was such a lovely woman and I already miss her so much. She will never ever be forgotten and we will make sure her girls grow up knowing what an incredible person she was.”
'Quiet with a soft heart'
Izzy’s dad Tim said: “Izzy was a kind, nurturing and beautiful person. She was loved by everyone around her and was a totally devoted mum to her two children.
“I was over the moon when Izzy was born, she was just doted on. I loved being her dad, right from the start.
“Watching her grow and become a beautiful person was amazing, from her love of animals, from her cats and dogs to hamsters and fish, to her caring nature and love of art.
“Izzy was a naturally happy person, a joy to spend time with, and she’d happily join in activities, from joining me on my cycling commute to work, to enjoying our many family trips and holidays together.
“Quiet, with a soft heart, Izzy had this amazing ability to look at both sides of a situation and find a compromise. She would always find a way to bring people together.
“When I think of her, it’s as a mum. She was wonderful, she just shone. Visiting her soon after the birth of each of her two beautiful children, those are very special memories. I loved having them all here to visit, and seeing her girls grow.
“Being Izzy’s dad has been the greatest joy, a pleasure and a privilege. She has been taken so tragically and now we must all somehow learn to live on without her."
Izzy’s Nanny Valerie added: “Isobella was the most beautiful and kindest person you could ever wish to meet. She was an amazing mother to her precious little girls who were her total priority.
“She was a talented artist and her pictures will forever hang on my walls.
“My heart is now breaking because of this cruel act. I will always love you Isobella.”