Gracie Spinks' funeral: Hundreds turn out to pay their respects
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The funeral was held at 12 noon at St Bartholomew's Church in Old Whittington.
Gracie’s horse Paddy followed her coffin, which was in a white horse-drawn carriage.
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Hide AdHundreds of mourners lined the streets in Old Whittington as her funeral procession made its way through the village in Gracie’s honour.
Dozens of horse riders formed a guard of honour and listened to the service outside the church to pay tribute to the 23-year-old who was a keen rider and horse lover.
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Gracie Spinks’ funeral: Chesterfield says goodbye to beloved 23-year-old with mourners lining the streets and horses forming guard of honour
Key Events
- Gracie Spinks has been laid to rest today, her funeral service started at 12 noon at St Bartholomew’s Church in Old Whittington
- Hundreds of mourners wore purple and horse riding attire in memory of the 23-year-old equestrian
- Gracie’s horse Paddy followed her coffin which was led by a horse-drawn white carriage
- Temporary road closures were in place as funeral procession made its way to the church