A grieving Nottinghamshire family have paid tribute to a 'remarkable' mum following her sudden death.
Kelly Betts, 38, of Mansfield, was 'loved by everyone she came into contact with' and friends spoke of how loving she was towards her three children Lucas, 11, Harvey, 10 and Evelyn, eight.
Aaron Burbage, dad to Evelyn and Kelly's partner until two years ago, said the pair remained "very close" and had plans together as a family.
Kelly, who cleaned the lodges at Center Parcs, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 12. She had been feeling ill the previous night with heartburn, which she suffered with "once in a blue moon".
Aaron said the next day, Kelly did not feel well so he rang 999 who guided him to perform CPR while paramedics and an air ambulance crew were sent out. She died at home.
He said: "In less than 60 minutes we lost someone who did not have any known health condition."
Now, thousands of pounds have been raised by the community to support Kelly's children through this difficult time.
Aaron, 34, said: "We were really good friends who knew everything about each other. Kelly was a beautiful person inside and out.
"She was loved by everyone who came into contact with her and bought a smile to everyone that she saw.
"Her children are her greatest achievement and she would have gone to any lengths to make sure they got what they needed. She was a fair parent too and made sure they were not spoilt.
"Her children were loved unconditionally and she made a point of always telling the children how much she loves them all.
"She was an angel taken too soon and so many people have been devastated by the passing of her. Truly, a remarkable woman who was known for her love, wit, and smiles."
Kelly's sister Louise Betts, 35, described her as "so beautiful, bubbly, loud, and the life and soul of the party".
She said: "She had her own lingo and way with words that always raised a giggle.
"She lived for her three babies, niece and nephews, mum Jane and dad Miles and twin sisters Louise and Jennifer.
"She was so excited for the restrictions easing so we could all meet up for Costa dates and start enjoying life together again properly and not over FaceTime.
"Kelly loved football days with her little football family who have always shown so much love and support for her and her children.
"Kelly loved Harry Potter. She was gifted tickets from Aaron to go to Harry Potter World in London this year but now won't get to experience it.
"We have always been such a close family, this has devastated us beyond words and has left a massive hole in our hearts.
"We will miss Kelly so very much. She will never be forgotten as she will live on in all her children, family and friends."
Kelly's friend Jodie Roberts, 34, told Nottinghamshire Live Kelly was a "young and healthy mum".
She said: "Our children played together for AS PLANT football club. When you see someone three or four times a week for five years, they become like family.
"Kelly lived and breathed football, she was a huge Spurs fan. She was a bubbly, confident person who could chat with anyone.
"She called her children her 'trio' and she always made time for them. She was their absolute rock, they worshipped her. As a fellow mum, when something like that happens it's absolutely heartbreaking because she isn't going to be there anymore.
"She was very family orientated and very honest, what you see is what you get with her."
Jodie set up the fundraiser which has raised over £6000 in just a few weeks.
Jodie said: "I set the target as £300 and we passed it within hours. It is such a heartfelt token for the family. It will be something positive for the children out of something so heartbreaking.
"All the teams we play against are doing their own fundraisers too. We've had a signed football from Derby County to raffle off.
"It’s absolutely amazing and it's one less thing for the family to think about."
You can donate to the gofundme page here.
