Heartbreaking appeal for family of Bridgnorth mum-of-three who died suddenly aged 27 days before Christmas

Bethany Wooldridge, a former West Midlands Police officer and West Midlands Ambulance Service call handler, died on December 17 aged just 27, leaving behind three children: Tommy, aged four; Lylah, aged seven; and Alyssia, aged 10.

Husband Josh Wooldridge said the family, from Bridgnorth, are “heartbroken” and "devastated" by the loss of Beth, who was known as Bee to her friends.

The young mum was found collapsed at home. Her death is still "unexplained" and an inquest into the circumstances has been opened and adjourned.

The former police officer had only stepped down from serving with West Midlands Police in January. The family had also just moved to their dream home in Worfield, near Bridgnorth.

Beth's sister Tory has set up an appeal to help Beth's family cope with the devastating news which came just before Christmas.

“Beth was the absolute best thing in our lives and we all absolutely adored her. Her loving, caring, thoughtful nature will never be forgotten,” she said. “Beth, Josh and the three kids had just moved house to their dream place, Worfield in Bridgnorth.

“Everything Beth wanted she achieved. She was so so fierce when it came to her children and husband, and would protect those she loved the most more than anything. She had such a beautiful soul, and we were all so proud of her.

“As a family we are broken, and will continue Beth's memory on forever. Words will never describe the hole she has left in our hearts that can never be filled.”

She added: “It being such a devastating time, and so close to Christmas, as a family we are looking to raise funds, for her husband Joshua and their three beautiful children, to go towards funeral costs and for them as a family to use as they see fit during this life-changing and heartbreaking time.”

Anybody who wishes to donate should visit https://www.gofundme.com/f/beth-wooldridge-bee or use the QR code below.