‘She was everybody’s mum’: Family’s heartbreaking tribute after devoted mum, 43, dies
The family of caring mum-of-six have opened up about their devastating loss after her sudden death at home aged just 43.
Vicky Ledger was the mum everyone turned to, her heartbroken family have today said.
The former personal trainer and mum-of-six, who suffered from an auto immune condition in recent years, died unexpectedly at her home on July 26.
The cause of her death yet to be determined.
Vicky's mum, Gill Storey, of Sandal, said: "She was very caring. The day she was born was one of the happiest days of my life and the day she died was the most heart breaking."
Vicky, a mum-of-six and grandma-of-two, lived in Kettlethorpe for many years but recently moved to Flanshaw.
She went to Kettlethorpe High School before studying for a sports and fitness qualification at Wakefield College.
Vicky then worked as personal trainer and spin class instructor at Total Fitness at Junction 40 in Wakefield.
She later combined looking after her family with working part time for a sports nutrition company.
Vicky's daughter Chloe said: "She was devoted to her family. She was determined and strong minded. If she believed something was right or would help another person she would do that."
Chloe added: "She was like everybody's mum on Kettlethorpe estate when we were growing up. She had a very open and welcoming home to all our friends.
"I can't put into words how much she is missed."
Vicky's daughter Maddison said: "She was more of a best friend than a mum.
"She would never tell you off if you made a mistake. She would do what she had to do to fix the issue and she always had an answer for everything.
"Her whole life was dedicated to her children. For all us she will be missed every day."
Vicky leaves brother Richard. Their sister Tracy died last year,
She also leaves mum Gill, dad Malcolm, step parents Graham and Julie and six children: Chloe, Brad, Maddison, Elijah, Betti and Azzaan.
Vicky's family say all who knew her are welcome at the funeral service at St Helen's Church, Sandal, at 11.15am on Wednesday September 9.
Smart attire is not required but mourners are asked to wear something yellow as Vicky loved gardening and growing sunflowers.
Family flowers only and any donations will be gratefully received for Downs Syndrome Association.