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13.05.2023 - 13:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 'fun-loving' young woman who planned her own funeral knowing she may not awake from an induced coma received the send-off she bravely asked for as mourners gathered to say goodbye.
Bethannie Booth sadly died at just 24 years old just weeks after developing cold and flu symptoms. The popular primary school worker sent out texts to friends and family with instructions for her funeral - including brightly coloured bucket hats - after she began to suspect she wasn't going to make it.
The 24-year-old was put in an induced coma, having developed sepsis after contracting Strep A, and sadly died surrounded by her family on March 31. On Friday afternoon hundreds dressed in vibrant clothes attended Bethannie's ceremony at Llwydcoed Crematorium, reports WalesOnline.
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Her mum, Leanne Booth said her daughter chose the theme due to her zest for life. She said: "She just loved life, loved festivals and also had Ibiza booked for her holiday in July. [She] just loved wearing the bucket hat with quirky sunglasses."
Paying tribute to her daughter, she added: "She was a beautiful young lady with a beautiful soul, fun-loving, caring and lived her life to the full. As a family we called her the weekend offender. As a nursery teacher, Bethannie took her job very seriously and professionally. I can honestly say I've never ever met someone who loved their job as much as her. The children adored her; she was well and truly loved by them all."
Bethannie was the youngest of three daughters and was dearly loved by her older sisters, Megan, 25 and Nia-Ffion, 27, and younger brother, Corey, 10. She was an auntie to Parker, three, Caled, four months, and Myles, nine weeks. Her
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