- He died surrounded by friends and family.
- He brought a lot of love and light into everyone’s lives.
- Lifeline at 13 11 14, Beyond Blue 1300 224 636
Hundreds of people have gathered to say their final farewells to a young mother who took her own life.
Timika Allen, a 26-year-old mother of four from Cairns in far north Queensland, died in hospital on Tuesday surrounded by family and friends, two days after suffering a self-inflicted injury.
Her death sparked an outpouring of tributes to a beautiful soul who brought so much love and light to the lives of all who knew her.
About 250 people gathered at her hospital bedside on Tuesday to bid farewell to Ms Allen after she was taken off life support.
“We kept her alive long enough for everyone to see her,” said her maternal grandmother, Shirley Tognol. Cairns Post.
“She was loved, everyone loved Timeka.”
Ms Allen is understood to have been involved in a dispute with a state government department at the time of her death, which has since sparked anger in the local Indigenous community, the publication reported.
Timika Allen took her own life, leaving behind four young children
Around 250 family members and friends gathered to say their final farewell to Timika at the hospital.
A family member has launched a online fundraising to raise funds for Ms. Allen’s funeral, burial and memorial arrangements so she can be buried with the dignity and respect she deserves.
The remaining funds will be used to create trust funds for their children.
“She will be deeply missed by all who knew her,” the page states.
‘The family wants to give Timika the dignified and heartfelt farewell she deserves.
‘I would love to help raise funds to ease the financial burden of funeral expenses for the family during this already challenging time.
Timika (pictured) brought so much love and light to the lives of everyone who knew her.
“Any contribution, no matter how small, will help ease the financial strain and allow the family to focus on grieving and remembering her fondly.”
The fundraiser has raised nearly $2,900.
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