Family pays tribute to 'irreplaceable' daughter
Grace Gardner’s family said she had “so much to look forward to” before her life was cut short.
The family of a 21-year-old woman who died in Bewdley have described her as “irreplaceable” and say they are “completely devastated”.
Grace Gardner was found dead at a property on 23 April leading to the arrest of three people suspected of murder.
West Mercia Police said the investigation into her death was ongoing.
In a statement her family said: “Grace was our beautiful, treasured, and irreplaceable daughter, sister, auntie and friend.”
They continued: “Grace had so much to look forward to in her young life.”
“As a young child, Grace was a keen footballer and enjoyed going out with her gran to the stables as she loved horses,” they added.
The family spoke of Ms Gardner’s love of music, saying 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.
The statement also spoke of her “special love” for her younger siblings, and devotion to her nieces, nephew and her friend’s children.
“We are completely devastated. Our family and friends are heartbroken at the tragic loss of Grace,” it added.
“You were very loved and going to be missed every day for eternity.
“Fly high our beautiful, amazing Grace.”