Heartbroken Family Mourns Mum and Former Police Officer Who Died Days Before Christmas

The sudden death of 27-year-old Bethany Wooldridge just days before Christmas has left her family and community reeling. Bethany, a devoted mother of three and a former police officer, passed away on December 17 after being found collapsed in her home. The cause of her death remains “unexplained,” and an inquest has been opened, according to The Mirror.

Bethany’s life was one of service and dedication. She spent years as a West Midlands Police officer before transitioning to a role as a call handler for the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Earlier this year, she stepped away from her career to focus on her family and had recently moved into her dream home in Worfield, near Bridgnorth, Shropshire, with her husband Joshua and their children.

Her sister Tory shared the family’s heartbreak and launched a fundraising page to support Bethany’s husband and children during this devastating time. The heartfelt message on the page reflects the depth of their loss:

“Beth was the absolute best thing in our lives and we all absolutely adored her. Her loving, caring, thoughtful nature will never be forgotten. Everything Beth wanted she achieved, according to the Sun.

“She was so so fierce when it came to her children and husband and would protect those she loved the most more than anything. She had such a beautiful soul, and we were all so proud of her.

“As a family, we are broken and will continue Beth’s memory on forever. Words will never describe the hole she has left in our hearts that can never be filled.”

The fundraiser is intended to help cover funeral expenses and provide financial support to her husband and children as they cope with this life-changing tragedy. “It being such a devastating time, and so close to Christmas, as a family we are looking to raise funds for her husband Joshua and their three beautiful children, to go towards funeral costs and for them as a family to use as they see fit during this life-changing and heartbreaking time,” the page explains.

Bethany’s untimely death has deeply affected her community, with many offering condolences and reflecting on her dedication to her family and career. Her family vows to honor her legacy and carry her memory forward during this unimaginable loss.