Tribute paid to ‘irreplaceable daughter’ Grace Gardner who was found dead at Bewdley property

The heartbroken family of a woman found dead at a Worcestershire home have paid tribute to her as investigations into her death continue. Grace Gardner was found at a home in Wassell Drive in Bewdley shortly after 5pm on Tuesday, April 23.

West Midlands Ambulance Service and West Mercia Police crews were called to the scene at 5.10pm but soon realised nothing could be done to save Grace who was confirmed ‘deceased at the scene’. Two woman and a man were arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder but have all since been released on police bail.

Grace’s family have now released an image of the 21-year-old and paid tribute to her. They said they were ‘completely devastated’ by losing their ‘irreplaceable daughter’ who will be ‘missed for eternity.

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In a tribute 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."

The statement continued: “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.”

West Mercia Police said the investigations into Grace’s death is ‘ongoing’.