Tributes paid to girl found dead in Bewdley

Grace Gardner lost her life on Tuesday 23 April

Author: Ben CartwrightPublished 8th May 2024

The family of a 21-year-old woman, who lost her life in Bewdley, have paid tribute to her.

West Mercia Police say Grace Gardner died on Tuesday 23 April - and an investigation into her death is on-going.

In the tribute, released on the force's website, Grace has been described as a much-loved daughter.

In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and irreplaceable daughter, sister, auntie and friend. Grace had so much to look forward to in her young life, cut so unexpectantly short.

“As a young child Grace was a keen footballer and enjoyed going out with her gran to the stables as she loved horses. Grace loved so many things like music and she was a talented guitar player and singer. Grace brought all the warmth of her personality into her songs. She was warm hearted, funny, witty, kind and caring with so much love to give.

“Grace’s special love was for her younger siblings. She was devoted to them as well as her nieces, nephew and her friend’s children.

“We are completely devastated. Our family and friends are heartbroken at the tragic loss of Grace.

“You were very loved and going to be missed every day for eternity.

“Fly high our beautiful, amazing Grace”.

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