Belfast Mother of five Dies​ Suddenly, Leaving Behind Grieving Family

The sudden death of Kellie Alexander, a 47-year-old mother of five from​ Belfast, Northern Ireland, has left her community in mourning. ‍ alexander​ passed away on December 27th, just one day‌ after celebrating her birthday. Her unexpected passing has ⁤prompted an outpouring of grief and a fundraising effort to support her family.

Alexander, originally from Scotland, had lived in Belfast with‌ her wife, Angela, for two decades. Close friend Donna Godfrey described Alexander as “a breath of fresh air” and‌ “an aunty to everybody’s kids,” highlighting her warm and generous nature. The family includes older children residing in Scotland​ and younger children in Belfast.

According to ⁣Godfrey,Alexander fell ill on christmas Eve,experiencing ​flu-like​ symptoms. ‌”It was so unexpected,”‌ Godfrey shared. “She ⁢was blue-lighted to hospital on Christmas Eve. We thought she would be okay, and then, the‌ next thing, she⁢ was gone.” ‌ While Alexander had battled throat ‌cancer years prior and was in ‌remission, she had other underlying health conditions, the exact cause ⁤of death remaining unclear.

“She fell ill with like the flu,this flu​ that’s going around. I understand that for someone with her illnesses it can be more serious,” Godfrey explained.‍ “It was so hard,even for Angela to have to get ‍her an ambulance on ‌Christmas Eve.”

Godfrey’s heartfelt tribute paints a picture of a woman deeply loved and admired. “She was amazing,” ​Godfrey said. “She ⁤was just a breath of ⁢fresh air. She‌ was‍ an aunty to⁤ everybody’s kids. ⁢You were family to her.”

“She was just amazing. She would have done anything for anybody. She would ​have given you‍ the ‌shirt off her back.Kids were her⁢ life, everybody’s kids. Their youngest is just⁣ over ​a year old. It’s​ heartbreaking that ​he won’t hear his mummy talk. It’s just so unexpected. Obviously, she [Angela] can’t ⁤work⁣ and it’s so hard for her.⁣ It’s just after Christmas ‌and it’s all just ⁢hit her. funeral costs aren’t easy and it’s just one⁣ of those things, I offered to do a GoFundMe and ‌angela‌ said okay. Kellie used to work‌ as a carer in a care home but ‍she has been looking after ‌her family. It’s ⁤really hard.⁣ It’s heartbreaking, especially at this time⁢ of ‌year, it’s just awful.”

A GoFundMe page⁣ has been established to help angela and⁤ the children cover funeral expenses and navigate the⁢ difficult period ‌ahead. The unexpected loss underscores ⁢the fragility of life and the importance of community support during‍ times of grief. The link to the⁤ GoFundMe page can be found here.

this tragic event serves as a reminder to cherish loved ones and to be mindful of the impact of unexpected loss on families. The outpouring of support for the Alexander family reflects the deep connection Kellie had with her ‍community and the lasting impact she made on those⁤ who knew her.