In different ways Mom had a relationship with everyone in this church today. A caring mother, a loving wife, a doting grandparent, a stubborn sister, a competitive aunty, a valuable friend and a hardworking colleague. Born in 1950 to Margaret and William Green she was the youngest of 2 children. From an early age Mom demonstrated a compassionate, tenacious and caring nature. She always stood up for what she believed was right. She once told me of a time when her brother Richard was playing football outside the house and got into a fight with some boys. Mom did not hesitate to run outside and rescue her big brother, this demonstrated her caring nature. Richard also tells of a time when they drove back from a holiday in Whitby, Mom sang the last train to San Fernando the whole way - for 6 hours! This was demonstrating how stubborn she could be. As a mother we never really appreciated what she did for us until we became parents ourselves. For Mum raising 3 kids as a single parent in a council flat in Birmingham with no money wasn’t easy but as I look back there are no memories of a bleak childhood. Mom always remained positive and had an outstanding ability to see the silver lining in all situations. She did her very best for all her children and grandchildren instilling in us a great set of values, appreciation for life and a wicked sense of humour, always working tirelessly for a better future. Mom showed a great deal of patience and care for us as kids. Allowing us enough room to make our mistakes giving enough love to show they didn’t matter. Giving advice and guidance without being controlling, and sympathy when we didn’t take it. She did this while asking for nothing in return, uncompromisingly, unselfishly. Only now do we look back and understand what influence this had on our lives. Mom joined the police 20years ago as a special constable this was to be the beginning of a new era in Mom's life. As well as being hardworking and dedicated, what she really enjoyed was the camaraderie; socialising and extended family the police gave her. In fact we have uncovered in the last couple of weeks plenty of photos, which is evidence of the social side of life around the West Midlands, the tower ballroom seemed a popular destination to finish many a night with. During her time with the police she progressed to District Officer with the Specials, at the same time working as an enquiry officer then later a controller. She took pride in all her work throughout her career. She made many friends and colleagues throughout her years some of which are here with us today. One of the areas that Mom participated in was the creation of a firearms training video, where she played a stooge with her friend Jane. The cameraman in charge of the shoot took quite a shine to Mom so much so in fact he later became the love of her live. On the 7th November 1997, Mom married Bruce and she finally found the happiness and completeness she so rightly deserved. Together they found a shared passion in many things particularly gardening, which went on to become a major part in mom’s life. Mom was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in The summer of 2007, even while battling with this terrible disease she still found time to work with Bruce in the garden from dusk till dawn on occasions, opening the garden to the public and even appearing on TV. Mom fought MND every step of the way continuing to work fulltime, never once allowing the disease to hold her back always adapting the best way she could. Always being true to who she was, compassionate, tenacious, caring and wickedly funny to the very end. As family and friends of Mom she has influenced and touched our lives in many personal ways. Whether it is the taste of coffee cake, which no one else could make or playing board games with her till midnight at Christmas. Being rescued by her from the bigger kids as a child, or drinking vodka with her in the barracks while on a firearms course. Whether it is being chased down for not properly recycling or told off for leaving lights on upstairs. Whether it is having to give the kids pudding because nanny told them they have a dinner and a pudding stomach, or digging the garden till the sunsets. Mom will remain with us forever more as a fond memory in all our hearts.