TRADITIONS have come in for a “funny and clever” mother who passed away in a vehicle accident on Christmas Day.
In Swansea, South Wales, Rachel Curtis, 36, perished after her Mini Cooper slammed into the River Tawe.
The automobile sank into the river at before 3 a.m. on Christmas morning, killing Rachel, a self-employed nail artist and charity fundraiser, and her passenger Jay Jenkins, both 36.
Rachel’s family released the following statement: “Rachel was a humorous, smart, and special person. She had incredible artistic and nail-related talent. She instructed therapeutic art and nail painting at the Liberty Stadium.
“She was a self-defence instructor and an elite security instructor, trained as a close protection officer and door supervisor.
“She helped raise money for the ‘Jack Lewis Foundation’ which is a suicide prevention charity. Rachel also raised money for ‘Matthews House’ a homeless charity and was involved in youth projects helping young girls.”
She will be “greatly missed,” they continued, especially by her 14-year-old son.
“Rest in peace,” remarked Lucia Walker, a close friend of Rachel. I still find it hard to believe you left, Rachel Curtis. Our conversations and your wild sense of humour will be missed.
“With your wildness and weirdness, you helped make my time at university memorable. You will always be remembered by me for your sense of humour, intelligence, and artistic talent.
Police have opened an accident investigation and are seeking any relevant information.
