Dedicated to the memory of Abbie Sheppard
Funeral for Abbie Sheppard
Service
4th April 2024 at 3:00 pm
West Suffolk Crematorium - St Edmunds Chapel
Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR, United Kingdom
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Committal
4th April 2024 at 4:00 pm
West Suffolk Crematorium - St Edmunds Chapel, Risby, Bury St Edmunds, IP28 6RR, United Kingdom
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the words I wrote for your funeral, something I never ever thought I’d be doing. Love you x
Today, as we gather here to celebrate the life of our beautiful Abbie, I find myself faced with an enormous task: to condense into a few words the essence of a person who has not only been a friend, but a ray of sunshine on my darkest days, a shoulder to cry on, a partner to dance with and a massive source of joy and companionship in my teenage years.
When I think about Abbie, I see a girl we all longed to be. Beautiful blonde hair, bright blue eyes and the most gorgeous smile. Abbie had a personality and aura that was contagious, spending time with her was something people couldn’t get enough of. Abbie had the ability to have people wrapped around her little finger within seconds of meeting them.
I am so blessed to carry so many wonderful memories of Abbie. From nights out drinking, to seeing her with her beautiful boy Jenson. Abbie was the older friend of the both of us, but she was always like the baby sister I never had. She would run around starting trouble, with me following closely behind picking up the pieces and I’d give so much to pick up just one more piece for her.
I missed seeing that glow in Abbie’s eyes in the last few years of her precious life and I hope wherever she is, she has that back now. I am so lucky to have called Abbie my best friend. A best friend that never judged me, always loved me and let me be unapologetically myself. I don’t think it will ever feel real that we will never sing, dance or laugh together again.
A lot of people won’t understand the daily battles Abbie would have faced. I know how easy it is to fall into the world of addiction and I hope, if nothing else, the passing of this beautiful young mother, daughter, sister and friend will give someone the push they so desperately need to get out of that world.
I think you will all agree with me when I say, I hope Abbie is now at peace. No more daily struggles and battles within herself and no more fighting for freedom. My darling friend. You are forever young, now always free. Fly high.
Annie xxxx
25th April 2024
My baby girl , I cannot stop thinking about you and us .. you wasn't just my Daughter you were my friend and soul mate .. The days I felt down and tried to hide myself away , you would call or message me and say "Mum it's OK not to be OK".. then you would insist in coming over to see me .. We would sometimes just sit in silence cuddling Gucci , massaging each others feet or watching some reality TV.. I miss you so so dam much and still don't believe you aren't coming back..
I say I miss you all the time , but really that does not cover it .... You are missing from my world and there just aren't any words that could describe, how truly difficult it is most days to exist without you, it gets better, but even that has its own hurt to .
I wasn't ready for you to leave 💔
♡♡♡♡Mum♡♡♡♡
24th April 2024
My baby girl , I cannot stop thinking about you and us .. you wasn't just my Daughter you were my friend and soul mate .. The days I felt down and tried to hide myself away , you would call or message me and say "Mum it's OK not to be OK".. then you would insist in coming over to see me .. We would sometimes just sit in silence cuddling Gucci , massaging each others feet or watching some reality TV.. I miss you so so dam much and still don't believe you aren't coming back..
I say I miss you all the time , but really that does not cover it .... You are missing from my world and there just aren't any words that could describe, how truly difficult it is most days to exist without you, it gets better, but even that has its own hurt to .
I wasn't ready for you to leave 💔
♡♡♡♡Mum♡♡♡♡
24th April 2024
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Carry on shining bright, beautiful lady!
You are so missed and loved by many.
I hope you’re still dancing away up there (who am I kidding? Of course you are!).
Rest easy, love you 💖🫶🏻
Lit by Shannon Griffiths on 14th March 2024
You will never be forgotten Abbie, and I know you’re shining bright looking out for us all 💗
Lit by Marie on 13th March 2024
Shine bright my beautiful friend.
Rest peacefully.
Love you, forever 🩷
Lit by Annie on 12th March 2024
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