A family has been left devastated after a "one in a million" mum-of-three went to sleep and never woke up at just 39.
Much-loved Kelly Quinn died unexpectedly at her home on Friday, and just months after her mum passed away.
She left behind her children Shannon, 24, Chloe, 19, and Oliver, 11, and her grandson Jacob, aged four.
Shannon said her mum's death was completely unexpected and comes just three months after her nan Toni Heap, 58, died from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The cause of Kelly's death at her home in Southport is not yet known and an investigation is being carried out, Liverpool Echo reports.
Poignant tributes have since been paid after a Just Giving Page was launched to help raise money for her funeral.
Organiser Alex Corrin said: "I’ve started this go fund me in a hope people could pull together to help my close friend Shannon give her mum the funeral she deserves.
"Kelly Quinn was a well known woman from the Southport area and passed very recently from unexpected circumstances, leaving behind her daughter, Shannon and young grandson.
"Kelly’s daughter Shannon has dealt with the death of her best friend and nan in the last 12 months, and sadly now her mum.
"I couldn’t possibly begin to imagine how she feels, especially after the year we have all had she is now left to deal with this.
"I’m resorting [to] this go fund me in an attempt to help make the funeral costs a little easier and less of a worry for my friend.
"Even if it’s the smallest amount - everything and anything can help. Thank you for taking the time to read this and help out."
Paying tribute on the page one friend said: "I'm so sorry for your loss. Kelly has been one of my closest friends for over 20 years.
"She was one in a million and will be sadly missed...x"
Another said: "So sorry for your loss, I knew Kelly years ago - lovely person, thinking of all the family xxx."
A third wrote: "Wish we could help more, love you Kel RIP babes."
