During a service led by Reverend Jo Morris on Tuesday, October 19 people lit their candles from the church’s Paschal while The Weekend’s Save Your Tears was played.
Later, as a recording of Gracie herself singing in the bathroom was played, some broke down in tears.
Rev Morris read prayers and told those gathered that Gracie “just a really nice person”, adding: “I think it’s really lovely there are so many of you here tonight.”
1. Gracie Spinks 24th birthday vigil
Moving pictures of the service at her graveside in the copse at St Bartholomew's Church, Old Whittington Photo: Brian Eyre
2. Gracie Spinks 24th birthday vigil
Family at her graveside in the copse at St Bartholomew's church, Old Whittington Photo: Brian Eyre
3. Gracie Spinks 24th birthday vigil
Gracie's mum, Alison Heaton, clutches a candle lit from the church’s Paschal candle Photo: Brian Eyre
4. Gracie Spinks 24th birthday vigil
During the service on Tuesday evening those gathered heard music including The Weekend’s Save Your Tears.
Some broke down in tears as a recording of Gracie herself singing in the bathroom was played. Photo: Brian Eyre