Pinetown flood victim to be laid to rest on Sunday
The news of the passing of Vanitha Jeawon came as a shock to those who were close to her.
A WOMAN who tragically lost her life on Thursday when her car was swept away off Heaton Nicholls Bridge on Thursday night will be laid to rest this Sunday.
The story of Vanitha Jeawon, 54, a mother of twins, is making headlines with many people who knew her describing the Hillcrest pharmacist as caring, loving and kind.
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Her car was located off Gordon Road around 03:00 on Friday.
Rescuers and eThekwini Fire Department made their way to the vehicle.
“Unfortunately there was a single occupant, a woman believed to be in her 50s, who had sustained fatal injuries and was declared deceased on the scene,” reported ALS Paramedics spokesperson Garrith Jamieson.
Her funeral will take place at Clare Estate Crematorium Hall from 12:00 to 13:30.
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