Keeley Bunker disappeared after watching a concert by rapper Aitch at the O2 Arena in Birmingham
Hundreds of mourners gathered to bid an emotional farewell to ‘murdered’ barmaid Keeley Bunker at her funeral service today.
The 20-year-old disappeared after watching a concert by rapper Aitch at the O2 Arena in Birmingham, and her body was discovered near a stream in woodland in Tamworth, Staffordshire, on September 19 after friends and family launched a search.
Wesley Street, 19, of no fixed address, has appeared in court charged with murder and is due to stand trial in March next year.
Today friends and family gathered to say a final goodbye to ‘beautiful’ Keeley at St Editha’s Church ahead of a private ceremony at Wigginton Cemetery.
Pink bows lined the the funeral route to bring a splash of colour to her final journey as members of the public also gathered in their droves in the rain to pay their respects.
Keeley’s coffin was escorted through the streets of Tamworth in a white horse-drawn carriage draped in pink and white flowers, feathers and bows.
Floral bouquet spelled out the words ‘niece’ and ‘sister’ as her close friends and family followed, wearing black and pink in her memory.
Her family said in a statement ahead of the service: ‘Keeley was a bright, caring, beautiful girl who touched the hearts of the people closest to her.
Today friends and family gathered to say a final goodbye to ‘beautiful’ Keeley at St Editha’s Church ahead of a private ceremony at Wigginton Cemetery
Pink bows lined the the funeral route to bring a splash of colour to her final journey as members of the public also gathered in their droves in the rain to pay their respects
Keeley’s coffin was escorted through the streets of Tamworth in a white horse-drawn carriage draped in pink and white flowers, feathers and bows
Mourners gather for the funeral of Keeley Bunker at St Editha s Church, Tamworth. Her family said in a statement ahead of the service: ‘Keeley was a bright, caring, beautiful girl who touched the hearts of the people closest to her
‘Much loved Daughter, Sister, Grand Daughter, Niece, Cousin & Friend.
‘Keeley will be laid to rest on October 24, at 11am, at St Editha’s Church in Tamworth.
‘We would like to request that those in attendance wear black with a touch of pink.
‘A private ceremony will be held at Wigginton Cemetery where we ask that only those invited attend.
‘A wake will be held at Coton Arms, Coton Green, where all are welcome to join us in celebrating Keeley’s life.
A GoFundMe page set up by family to raise £5,000 towards the funeral costs smashed its target to reach £24,892 (pictured: Mourners gather for the funeral of Keeley Bunker at St Editha s Church, Tamworth)
Leah Bunker, who set up the page, wrote: ‘Keeley our wonderful sister, daughter, best friend was taken from us Thursday 19th September 2019’ (pictured: The funeral of Keeley Bunker at St Editha s Church, Tamworth)
‘Please may we request only family flowers on the day but donations are welcome towards Acorns of Walsall.
‘We would like to extend our deepest thanks to the countless well wishes & sympathies we have received and of course the efforts that have been made in numerous events, including colouring our town pink.’
A GoFundMe page set up by family to raise £5,000 towards the funeral costs smashed its target to reach £24,892.
Leah Bunker, who set up the page, wrote: ‘Keeley our wonderful sister, daughter, best friend was taken from us Thursday 19th September 2019.
‘Anyone that knows her knows her to be the one of the most vibrant, caring and beautiful souls this earth has ever seen.’