Born the eldest girl of 16 children in working class Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century, she was guardian and mentor to all of her siblings during difficult times. She endured the May 1941 Blitz (bombing) of Liverpool during WW2, and contributed to the war effort by working as a welder in a factory. She was widowed at the age of 49, but managed to provide for and raise 3 boys of her own, after her first child died in infancy, and she was later blessed with 5 treasured grandchildren.  She was much loved by her family and a pillar of her community, who have all been left with many fond memories of her toughness, kindness and generosity.   B: 29th October 1900. D:11th May 1985. RIP.

Born the eldest girl of 16 children in working class Liverpool in the early part of the 20th century, she was guardian and mentor to all of her siblings during difficult times. She endured the May 1941 Blitz (bombing) of Liverpool during WW2, and contributed to the war effort by working as a welder in a factory. She was widowed at the age of 49, but managed to provide for and raise 3 boys of her own, after her first child died in infancy, and she was later blessed with 5 treasured grandchildren.  She was much loved by her family and a pillar of her community, who have all been left with many fond memories of her toughness, kindness and generosity.   B: 29th October 1900. D:11th May 1985. RIP.