Gracie Spinks: Pictures as Chesterfield says emotional goodbye to beautiful 23-year-old with guard of honour and horse-drawn carriage procession
Hundreds of Chesterfield people lined the streets this morning to say their own goodbyes to Gracie Spinks.
By Tim Paget
Friday, 23rd July 2021, 12:25 pm
Updated Friday, 23rd July 2021, 12:36 pm
Residents, young and old, turned out in huge numbers to pay their respects as Gracie’s funeral cortege took the keen equestrian on her final ride, in a horse-drawn carriage to Old Whittington’s St Bartholomew's Church.
Many dressed in purple or in horse riding attire as requested by the funeral directors to honour Gracie’s life.
5. Chesterfield says farewell to Gracie Spinks
Large crowds gathered on Sheffield Road to pay their respects. The procession made its way to St Bartholomew's Church.
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6. Chesterfield says farewell to Gracie Spinks
Horses and riders formed a guard of honour.
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7. Chesterfield says farewell to Gracie Spinks
Families joined the procession as Chesterfield said an emotional farewell to Gracie.
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8. Chesterfield says farewell to Gracie Spinks
The procession along Sheffield Road.
Photo: jason chadwick