The household of a mom killed in a hit-and-run whereas walking her dogs in Essex have paid tribute to an “honest, hardworking and selfless woman”.
Marie Theobald was killed on Friday whereas walking pets Riley and Honey, who family described as “much loved members of the family” and had been additionally killed within the collision.
Police mentioned the driving force of a automotive did not cease when the 48 year-old was hit and {that a} Seat Leon was discovered close by shortly after the collision.
Police officers, ambulance crews and an air ambulance attended shortly after 5pm on Dec 22, however the mom was pronounced lifeless on the scene.
A person has since been arrested in relation to the incident.
A GoFundMe web page arrange on Christmas Eve to lift money for Ms Theobald’s funeral described how she “left behind a daughter and a son” and that her demise had “broken” her household.
An announcement launched by her household mentioned: “Marie was a loving mother, daughter, sister, niece and friend. Marie was an honest, hardworking, selfless woman who would do anything for anyone. Marie always put others first.
“The dogs Riley and Honey were much loved members of the family. They adored Marie as she adored them. May they all rest in perfect peace together.
“The family ask for their privacy to be respected at this time.”
