Elaine Richardson died from liver cancer on April 21 – weeks before her 72nd birthday.
Daughter Dawn Richardson led tributes to her, saying: “She was my mum and my best friend; we did everything together.
“She was quiet, very level-headed, a good listener, non-judgemental, loyal, loving, caring, giving, supportive, considerate, the list goes on.
“She was a devoted mother, grandmother, wife, daughter, sister and friend.”
Elaine, originally from Leeds, lived in Escrick for 51 years.
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