Tragedy as woman, 26, found dead at home as sister pays tribute to ‘life and soul of everything’
A 26-YEAR-OLD woman has been found dead at her home and her family has paid a moving tribute.
Marina Watters, described by loved ones as the “life and soul of everything”, took her own life at her home in Norfolk.
Cops were called to Warren Place, Dereham, on Wednesday after concerns for her safety.
Paramedics confirmed she was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Brother Michael ‘Mikey’ Watters said his sister “would always put others before herself” and would never want to give anyone cause for concern.
“She was one of those people who would not want to tell anyone anything that would cause them pain,” the 30-year-old, from Scarning, added.
“She was the type of person who could bring people together and help anyone who was upset.
“She had been struggling to deal with a recent bereavement, and she took her own life.
“If there’s anything to take away from this, it’s that we want people to know that it’s okay not to be okay.
“We want people to know it’s okay to reach out and talk.”
Her best friend of five years, Cherise Barnard, 23, said: “Marina was the life and soul of everything.
“She touched everyone that she spoke to with her personality, and she made an impact on everyone who met her.
“All she ever wanted to do was help others.”
Since her death, more than £6,000 has been raised by nearly 200 well-wishes via a Just Giving website.
Cops said there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a file will be prepared for the Norfolk coroner.
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