Tributes have poured in for a mum-of-one who died days after feeling unwell with what she thought was a cold, as ECHO readers extended condolences to her family and friends.
Jeanine Jones, 34, from Eastham died at Arrowe Park Hospital on Wednesday, April 28, after suffering complications of endocarditis.
The mum of one, who leaves behind a two year old daughter, Phoebe, had previously battled the rare heart infection after developing sepsis following a difficult birth in December 2018 and had a heart operation to fit a new valve.
Jeanine, a support worker with Autism Together, had been admitted to Arrowe Park Hospital after she began to complain of feeling unwell with what she believed was a cold caught from her two year old daughter, but was diagnosed with endocarditis.
Her condition deteriorated while in hospital and Jeanine died the following day.
Jeanine's family told the ECHO they want to raise awareness of how quickly endocarditis, a rare heart infection which causes inflammation of the lining of the heart, can deteriorate as mum Alison paid tribute to her "kind-hearted, loving daughter."
The news of Jeanine's death prompted a flood of tributes from ECHO readers on social media and in comments on the ECHO website, with many people paying their respects to the popular Wirral mum..
Dozens of people spoke of the heartbreaking tragedy of a young mum gone too soon.
Maria Mckeown said: "Absolutely heartbreaking. Thoughts and prayers with her family."
Steph Frances said: "34 - so young, life ahead of her a new young family. Life is so mean xx"
Vanessa Lynn added: "Aww this is so sad. My deepest condolences to her family. A beautiful young mum, taken too soon."
Bob Woods said: "She's too young to pass away - she's lovely, God bless her."
Jacqui Pringle said: "Heartbreaking, so young, thoughts are with family and friends RIP xx"
Many people spoke of their sadness for the family, with Sue Kelly saying: "So so very sad xxx thinking of all the family and your gorgeous little girl xxx"
Laura Baugh said: "So sad for her family. Not being able to say goodbye must have been awful RIP"
Patricia Hailston said: "So, so sad a lovely lady who was an inspiration to us all RIP xx"
Darren Miller added: "Lovely girl from a lovely family RIP Jeanine x"
Julie Abrams said: "Heartbreaking my thoughts are with her family and friends xx rip"
Sarah Williams said: "Absolutely heartbreaking" and Elaine Killen added: "So sorry for your loss"
Emma Mason said: "Oh God this is just so tragic" adding "why is life so cruel"
In comments on the ECHO website, commenter Barney's Mum said: "How awful. Deepest sympathy and prayers to Jeanine's family.
"Such a tragedy that a beautiful little girl has lost her Mummy. Rest in peace xx"
PippiLongstocking81 added: "How heartbreaking. God bless you Jeanine and your little girl who I am sure will always have her mummy as her guardian angel keeping her safe. RIP x"
