Moortown estate filled with pink ribbons and gold hearts in tribute to Tori Wilson

Laura Wilson has put up decorations and photographs across Moortown in tribute to her older sister Tori. Photo provided by the family.

Victoria 'Tori' Wilson and her friend Sacha Holmes, both 30, died after their car hit a tree on Carr Lane in the early hours of Thursday October 29.

Police believe the crash happened at 1am but the alarm was not raised until 7.30am, when paramedics pronounced the two women dead at the scene.

Tori, who had just celebrated her 30th birthday, worked as a carer before becoming a full-time-mother to seven year-old Rowen and four-year-old Ariarna

Victoria 'Tori' Wilson and her younger sister Laura. Photo provided by the family.

She leaves behind her parents Karen and David, two sisters Rebecca and Laura and older brother Oliver.

Younger sister Laura is now decorating the streets of Moortown as the family prepares for Tori's funeral procession.

Laura and friends from the community have put up photographs of Tori on every lamppost and fence.

They have also decorated hedges and trees with beautiful, sparkly pink bows and colourful ribbons.

Pink ribbons and photographs of Tori have been put up across Moortown. Photo provided by the family.

Laura said she wants to give Tori the "extravagant" send off she deserves.

She said: "Tori was really one of a kind.

"She was a loving and caring person and very popular.

"She was not just my sister but my best friend. I believe she was my soul mate.

Tori's sister Laura said she "was not just my sister but my best friend." Photo provided by the family.

"She was the kind and humble one and I was the take no nonsense one - but together we balanced each other out.

"I’m finding it difficult to come to terms with losing her but I know I never really will, she will ALWAYS be with me."

Laura, who Tori affectionately nicknamed Little Big Bubba Ray, added: "I’ve been on a mission and keeping busy as it makes it seem less real.

"I am decorating the route she will take in her final journey through the estate and we are giving her the best, most extravagant send off that I know she would love.

A memorial set up by the family. Photo provided by the family.

"I have put up pictures, pink ribbons, lights and hearts of gold all around the Moortown estate, especially in places where we have lived over the years.

"Some of her close friends have helped me by putting pictures around the estate on every other lamppost.

"The community really is in mourning.

"Doing all of this really is helping me and my grieving process, although at times I feel I am decorating the estate for her birthday or wedding, which is what it should be!

"I will light up the estate with my sister's beautiful face and heart of gold.

"As long as I live I will ensure her memory is kept alive!"

A friend set up a GoFundMe appeal for those who would like to donate towards Tori's funeral.

Any leftover money will be donated to Tori's young children.

If you would like to donate please visit the GoFundMe page.

Tori's funeral will be held at 1.30pm at Lawnswood Cemetery on November 18.

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