TRIBUTES have been paid to a Northfield woman who died after a stabbing in Birmingham last week.
The family of Katie Fox, who was 34, have described her as a ‘shining light in their lives’.
Katie was taken to hospital with a serious injury to her neck after she was stabbed on Smallbrook Queensway on Friday night but sadly died a few days later.
In the tribute, the family said: “Gone to soon Dear Katie, so beautiful and kind.
“A part of us was snatched away on that very fateful night, a part of us also vanished suddenly, when you passed away, leaving us all with such sadness and heartache.
“You were a shining light in our lives, you were so special in every way, you were everything a daughter could be and much more.
“Your loss to us has been so hard to bear and so hard to comprehend, but we know that you are still with us and giving us the strength in every way. You are, our guardian angel.
“God bless you Katie, our special and gentle daughter.”
The family thanked everyone who showed support during this difficult time and the paramedics, police, and ITU at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for their professionalism and companionship.
“We ask at this most difficult time that we be allowed to grieve the loss of our most precious daughter in peace and in privacy.
“God bless Katie, forever in our hearts.”
Djeison Rafael aged 21, has been charged with Katie’s murder and appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court today.
He has been remanded until his next court appearance.
