HUNDREDS of mourners have said their final goodbye to a loving mum-of-three.

York Crematorium was packed for a colourful and fond farewell to Amy Miller, from Acomb, who earlier this month after complications during a heart transplant operation.

The 35-year-old had waited years for a new organ after she was born with a congenital heart defect but was unable to pull through after undergoing surgery at Papworth Hospital, in Cambridge.

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Her coffin arrived in a resplendent, angelic horse drawn carriage, which made the journey from her home in Wilton Rise in Holgate, as family followed closely behind.

The mum's popularity was shown as family and friends spilled out from the crematorium's main hall and were forced to listen to the service on speakers outside the venue.

Loved ones, including her twin sister Katie, brother Jamie and parents Peter and Margaret, wiped tears from their eyes as Amy was described as a thoughtful and caring individual who cared deeply for her children and relatives, and always helped strangers in need.

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Amy made care packages for the elderly, and more recently, those affected by the Boxing Day floods.

She became a mum for the first time aged 20 to her first daughter, Jessica, 14, and was also mum to Tinky, 10, and Charlie, 5.

Louisa Star, who carried out the service, said: "To Amy, her children were and still are the most important thing in her life.

"She devoted her full attention whenever she could "She generally loved spending every moment with them. She would know what was special time and would make this happen by taking time out with each individual child so they received her devout attention to make them feel special."

Smiles spread across the congregation's faces as they were reminded about Amy's love of the farming simulator game, Farmville, her collection of chihuahuas, and the frequent sight of her taking her pets for a walk dressed in bright pyjamas.

She was fond of animals and once helped nurse a sheep back to health in her house after her partner, Tim, returned from his farm with the animal suffering a broken leg.

"She had a characteristic dry sense of humour and when she laughed her smile was infectiously beautiful," added Ms Star.

"We thank you for the love, the wit, the care and the memories and your personality you have given and shared with us over the years.

"We thank you for being a daughter, sister, mother, auntie, partner and a friend."

  • The Press attended the funeral with the consent of Amy Miller's family