Fundraiser after death of young woman in Warrington

Thea was just 29 years old when she died.

She was listed as a missing person, with a search operation being undertaken by Cheshire Police - this involved the use of officers and a drone.

Thea was 29 years old when she died (Image: Supplied)

Sadly, a body was found in the search and it was later identified as Thea.

Floral tributes were left at the entrance to Saxon Park, near to where Thea's car was discovered in Sankey Bridges.

One of the tributes was left by Thea's partner, Mark, which read: "My Thea, [I] still can't believe this is true; we were meant to be planning the rest of our lives together.

"You are my world, my princess, I love you more than you will ever know.

"Good night, God bless - we will be together again one day."

A fundraiser has now been created in Thea's name, and it has already raised thousands of pounds.

Thea, who was from Clitheroe, will be remembered with a funeral service in Blackburn next week.

Anyone wishing to pay tribute to Thea is being asked not to send flowers, but to make a donation to the fundraiser instead.

Money raised through the site will be sent to Lancashire Mind, which aims to raise awareness of mental health and improve wellbeing in Thea's home county.

At the time of writing, the fundraiser has seen more than £3,500 raised by almost 100 separate donations.

Flowers, cards, and balloons now line a footpath in Sankey Bridges (Image: Newsquest)

The fundraiser reads: "Thea sadly passed away on June 16, aged 29 years.

"The dearly loved and adored daughter of David and Kim, much-loved partner of Mark, loving sister of Joseph and Zander and very much loved by all family and her many friends.

"Service and interment will take place at St Helen’s Church, Waddington on Thursday, July 6 at 12pm.

"To reflect Thea’s personality, it is requested that an item of colour be worn. Family flowers only please, donations in Thea’s memory are invited for Mind.

"Taken too soon."