Family pay tribute to woman killed in Ipswich

Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, the woman who died has been identified as Courtney Mitchell, 26, from Ipswich

Courtney Mitchell, 26, from Ipswich
Author: Tom ClabonPublished 9th Aug 2024

The family of a woman who was stabbed to death in Suffolk this week- have called her "a beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister".

Police and paramedics were called after 7pm on Tuesday to Burrell Road, in Ipswich. After reports that Courtney Mitchell had been stabbed.

"She was fun, fierce and extremely loyal"

Courtney’s family has asked Suffolk Constabulary to issue the following tribute on their behalf:

“This is a tribute to a beautiful daughter, granddaughter, mummy and sister.

“No amount words can comprehend what type of person Courtney was but we will try to share some of her light.

“Her contagious smile lit up any room and her laughter was the sweetest sound in our home. Her kindness had no limits, she was always there for everybody, family, friend, or stranger.

"She was helpful in every way possible; her empathy knew no bounds. She was fun, fierce and extremely loyal.

“She was a daughter, granddaughter, a mummy, a sister, niece, aunty, cousin and a best friend to all. She had time for everybody and would go above and beyond the scale to help others in need and always offered support in any way possible.

“Courtney was a great mum with two beautiful sons and one beautiful daughter who love her immeasurably. We miss you and you are forever in our hearts and as a family we are completely and utterly devastated and broken. A void will always be left and a place at the table will always be set for you.

“We will continue to fight for her and get her the justice she deserves as she deserves the world and more.

“Courtney was very intelligent and could read any room, she was extremely funny and was the life and soul of any gathering. Courtney touched the lives of so many with her warmth and generosity, she was courageous and full of spirit and had a unique ability to make others feel valued and loved.

“You are our pride and joy and our shining star. We are very grateful every day for the gift of being her parents, grandparents, sister, aunty, niece, cousin and more, but more importantly the gift she gave her children of being their mother.”

What's next?

Subject to confirmation at formal inquest proceedings, she has been identified as Courtney Mitchell, 26, from Ipswich. A man has been charged with murder.

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