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Kathleen Speirs

Heartbroken sister leads tributes to 'one in a million' Ayrshire schoolgirl who died suddenly

Tragic tributes are pouring in for a young girl who's died suddenly in Ayrshire.

Devastated loved ones are paying tribute to Karly McCallum from Galston .

The former Louden Academy pupil has been dubbed as 'one in a million' who'll 'never be forgotten'.

Her heartbroken sister Tami McCallum took to social media to celebrate her sister's life with a short video clip.

On June 23 Tami wrote on Facebook: "So so f*****g heartbroken to be writing this man but rest easy to my best friend and sister in one.

"So surreal man, I actually have no idea how I’m going to do this without you Karly.

"I hope you’ve found the peace you were after.

"I’ll love you forever and you’ll never ever be forgotten."

One friend commented: "Always had a smile on her face when she was with you, one in a million.

"Sisters forever."

Another added: "So sorry Tami, heartbroken for you.

"The two of you are the loveliest lassies I know and i can't believe Karly is gone.

"You are in my thoughts."

A spokeswoman from Police Scotland told the Record: “At approximately 10.55am on Sunday June 23 Police were made aware of the death of a woman in Galston.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.”

A fundraising page has been set up to help the McCallum family.

To donate visit www.gofundme.com/f/karly-mccallum .

A balloon release has been organised to mark Karly's birthday.

It takes place at 2pm at Morton Park in Darvel.

For more information search for 'Karlys birthday balloon release' on Facebook.

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