Family issue tribute after woman dies in road traffic collision near Ross-on-Wye

The following is a tribute issued on behalf of the family of Jade Marie Smith, who sadly died following a collision on the A40 between Ross-On-Wye and Weston-Under-Penyard on Monday.

"Sadly on 19 March 2018 we lost our beautiful beloved daughter Jade Marie Smith, who was tragically taken away from us in a road traffic accident. Jade will be greatly missed by her mum Biz, Dad Darren and younger sister Gemma. She will also be sorely missed by the rest of her close knit family who all live within arm's reach of each other and are all supporting one another through this devastating time. Jade recently celebrated her 18th birthday with close family and her boyfriend Joe.

"Jade was a former pupil at Western-under-Penyard school. At the age of nine she was encouraged to play cricket for which she was picked out by her coach to play for the Hereford county cricket team, she continued her love of sports at John Kyrle High School, playing for the hockey and netball teams. 

"In November 2017 Jade began working as a business administrator at GB Electrical & Building Services in Hereford where she wanted to achieve her ATT in accountancy, this was due to a love of numeracy from an early age.

"Jade enjoyed her job and often told her family how much she loved working.

"Jade loved makeup and often spent hours perfecting it. Jade was willing to help anyone and helped her cousin with the finer details on celebration cakes.

"The family had a tradition of hay baling, this had been done by many generations of the family and Jade enjoyed the tradition of helping out with this annually.

"Jade will always be greatly missed and remembered for her cheeky laugh and infectious smile.

"The family would like to express their sincere thanks for the support and sympathy throughout this heart-breaking time."

Jade's family have requested that they are left to grieve in peace at this difficult time.