‘Beautiful’ mum-of-four who ‘lit up every room’ dies in road tragedy

Tessa Picken, 40, from Castleford, was a mum of three girls and one boy

A “beautiful” Wakefield mother-of-four who ‘lit up every room’ has tragically lost her life after being hit by a car while crossing the road.

Tessa Picken from Castleford in Yorkshire, died on Wakefield Road, Featherstone, shortly before 6.40pm on Tuesday, September 8. She was struck by a grey Cupra Born travelling towards Wakefield at the junction with Common Side Lane, reports Yorkshire Live.

The 40 year old, mum to three daughters and one son, sadly died at the scene. The motorist, a 26-year-old man from Pontefract, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Tessa’s sister Georgi Jenkins shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook, writing: “My beautiful sister, Tessa. I will miss you so much. You were one in a million. You know how much I loved you. I know how much you loved me. That will stay with me forever. I will do my best Tessa.”

Friend Charlotte Baker has launched a crowdfunder to provide support for Tessa’s children. Charlotte said: “To everyone who knew her, loved her, laughed with her, made memories with her or simply crossed paths with her – please help us give her family the support they desperately need right now.

“Fly high, beautiful. ️You lit up every room you walked into, and now you’ll be lighting up heaven. Your girls and your boy will be surrounded by love. We will all do everything we can to make sure they know how special their mum was and how many people loved her. You will be missed more than words could ever explain.”

Saramay Barber said: “RIP Tessa Picken you’ll be missed by so so many people I’ll always be there for your babies fly high Tessa. You’re one in a million you lit every room you walked in you’ll be missed so so much sending all my love.”

Donations to the fundraiser can be made here. A balloon release tribute is scheduled in her memory at Verner Green tomorrow, Saturday, September 12, at 6pm.

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