A charity launched in memory of Moira Jones helped support grieving relatives of Patricia Henry.
In November 2021 Ms Henry's killer was jailed for 22 years and four months.
The following month the family approached The Moira Fund and were awarded a grant of £1,200 for a memorial bench in Brodie Park, Paisley.Ms McCarthy said: "We got justice and everything for Patti. There is a man serving life for it. Ms McCarthy described Bea as "inspirational" and said the family were keen to repay the charity for its help.
Since then it has helped hundreds of families across the UK by providing grants to cover everything from funeral costs to clothes for attending court.A stone marks the spot in Queen's Park where Moira's body was discovered on 29 May 2008The Dark Shadow of MurderThe former teacher, who lives in Weston, Staffordshire, now draws comfort from the positive impact the charity has had on so many lives."It helps to feel less alone.
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