Family pays tribute to woman found dead in flat in Derby
In a statement released by police on Monday, Ms Riley's family said: "Life never gave her an easy path, and she faced many challenges that would have broken most people."Yet no matter what she went through, she remained strong and carried herself with courage that inspired those around her."She was always welcoming, opening her heart and home to others, and no matter how busy she was, she always made time for the people she cared about. She loved her family and had a lot of good friends."Her kindness and generosity touched many lives even when she was struggling herself."Ms Riley's family said that she was "loved beyond words" and "missed beyond measure".The family added: "She may be gone from this world, but she will never be forgotten. Her strength, warmth, and love live on in all of us who were lucky enough to know her."
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