Funeral details announced for Sheffield mum Shanice Brookes after fatal West Street shooting
The heartbroken family of Shanice Brookes have released her funeral details.
Funeral details have been announced for Sheffield mother Shanice Brookes following her fatal shooting on a popular street.
Shanice sustained fatal injuries in the early hours of the morning on May 25, after a shooting outside the One Four One bar on West Street.
Police have since described her as an “innocent bystander” who was not involved in the altercation that tragically took her life.
In a statement afterwards, the family wrote: “Shanice had the biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget. She was a deeply loved daughter, granddaughter, niece, cousin, friend and godmother, as well as being an amazing mum to her son, who meant the world to her.
“To her cousins, she was more like a sister – someone they could always turn to for love, laughter and support. Shanice was also due to graduate from university, a reflection of her determination, ambition and the bright future ahead of her.”
Her funeral will take place at Sheffield Cathedral on Tuesday, July 7 on Church Street.
In a post on Facebook, the family wrote: “All are welcome following the service. An informal gathering arranged by Shanice’s friends will take place at the Viper Rooms on Carver Street.”
With a large turnout expected, the family has asked those wishing to bring flowers to instead make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support.
They explain: “Shanice was in the process of fundraising for this charity, as it was a cause that was very close to her heart. As a family, we would like to honour her wishes and continue the work she had started.”
A Go Fund Me Page, set up by Tyler-jay Reid, has helped raise more than £26,000 to help pay for the funeral costs, with anything remaining going towards Shanice’s 10-year-old son, who now has to face life without his mum, something no child should ever have to go through.
In a tribute on the page, Tyler wrote: “Shanice had the biggest heart, the most infectious humour, and a beautiful soul that touched so many people. She lit up every room she walked into and was loved deeply by everyone lucky enough to know her.
“Any donation, no matter how small, would mean so much to our family during this heart-breaking time. If you’re unable to donate, even sharing this page would help more than you know.
“Thank you for all the love, support, and kindness.”