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'Forever in our hearts' - Funeral date set for tragic Sorrelle Bamford

A funeral date has been set for tragic mum-of-four Sorrelle Bamford.

A major search was launched after the 38-year-old from was reported missing from her Crawcrook home on April 23.

But after two days of searches, Sorrelle's body was sadly found near the River Tyne in Wylam.

Now, loved ones are preparing to bid their final goodbyes to the popular mum at a funeral service at West Road Crematorium in Newcastle's West End.

Mourners are invited to wear a "splash of blue" at the 12.45pm service on May 16.

'Fly high mam' - Heartbreaking tributes paid to Gateshead mum Sorrelle Bamford

A private burial will then be held, and afterwards family and friends will come together to share their memories of Sorrelle at Slatyford Tenants Club.

The death notice reads: "Sorrelle will be forever in the hearts and thoughts of all who knew and loved her."

Sorrelle was a devoted mum to her four sons Philip, Aaron, Joshua, and Harrison.

It was Aaron who launched the desperate social media appeal for help bringing his beloved mum home which was shared by thousands of people in a matter of hours.

Sorrelle Bamford with her son Aaron (Condukt)

The 19-year-old was one of several loved ones who gathered in Wylam for an emotional lantern release in Sorrelle's memory.

He wrote on one lantern: "Fly high mam. You were too precious for us. I will never forget you and I will not stop making you proud until we meet again.

"Rest in paradise beautiful, love you forever."

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