The funeral of Dundee’s Sophy Mitchell, who died earlier this month after a short battle with cancer, is to be held next week.
Guests at the funeral on September 7 are being asked to wear purple – Sophy’s favourite colour.
It will be held at Dundee Crematorium with an online link available for anyone who can’t make it along in person.
She planned the event herself, even making the final preparations only days before she died.
Hundreds expected to attend
Hundreds of people are expected to turn out to say their final farewells to Sophy, 31, who won the hearts of thousands with her positive outlook after being diagnosed with terminal cervical cancer.
Sophy was told she had just months to live after finding out she had the disease earlier this year.
Sadly she passed away earlier than expected on August 24.
She died at Roxburghe House hospice with husband Kevin and other family members by her side.
Funeral plan follows Sophy’s wishes
Announcing her funeral, Kevin said everything was being planned in accordance with Sophy’s final wishes.
He said: “Sophy’s funeral will be held at Dundee crematorium on Wednesday September 7 at 3.30pm.
“There will also be a link available for anybody who can’t make it.
“Her wishes were that everybody attending wears purple. Let’s give the queen of our hearts the send off she deserves.
“Her words were ‘it’s not goodbye, it’s see you soon.'”
He added: “Sophy organised her whole funeral. Even speaking to the humanist the Friday before she passed.
“She also gave words to my cousin Paul to read on her behalf. Sophy was one in a million.”
Kevin: ‘My love for Sophy will never be repeated’
Following her death Kevin told The Courier his wife had fought bravely until the end – and managed to keep her familiar smile.
In a touching tribute Kevin said: “The love and admiration I had for Sophy will never be repeated.”
Sophy’s own final words, penned before her death and given to The Courier for use afterwards said: “Well that’s me, I’ve gone to sleep for good.
“I’m at peace now, they say, but truth be told I know I didn’t feel at peace.
“I felt anger, hurt and sadness at what I’ve left behind.
“I tried to fight and fight but I’m too tired now and just can’t do it any longer.”
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