Tributes have flooded in to a "beautiful" mum-of-11 who died from cervical cancer.
Sharon Lawless, from Toxteth, lost her battle with cancer on Friday, August 5, leaving her family and friends heartbroken. The 39-year-old first fell ill back in October last year when she started feeling tired and complaining of stomach pains.
After being referred for further tests including a scan at Liverpool Women's Hospital, Sharon was diagnosed with stage four cervical cancer in January. The mum-of-11 was later told the cancer had spread to her bones and it was too aggressive for her to begin treatment.
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Sister Megan Povey told the ECHO: "They basically said 'it's terminal cancer and the cancer is very aggressive in Sharon's body, especially for her being so young and she's only got a short time left.'"
Hundreds of tributes have flooded in on the ECHO's Facebook page following the news of Sharon's death. The family are now raising money through a Gofundme page for her funeral and to support her children, who will now live with their nan.
The 39-year-old leaves behind five daughters and six sons aged between 4-22 years old. Paying tribute, Michelle Dean said: "So sad RIP Sharon thoughts are with her children and Carol."
Mary Croghan said: "RIP Sharon thoughts prayers and hugs going out to your eleven children and family and friends."
Jennie Clarke said: "This is absolutely heartbreaking. I remember Sharon from when I lived on Lodge Lane. My hearts breaks for her beautiful kids and family. Not once did I see her without her kids by her side. What an amazing mum. RIP lovely xxxx"
Wendy Carson said: "Heartbreaking R.I.P beautiful deepest sympathy to family."
Gillian Mahon said: "Rest in peace sweet precious beautiful lady and fly high with the other angels."
Ashleigh Peake said: "RIP Sharon thinking of Carol and all the kids and the rest of your family."
Lisa Spencer said: "Life can be so cruel. Thinking of her family at this sad time."
Paying tribute, Sharon's sister Megan said: "Everyone always remembers her as having the kids around her all the time and being strong, independent and a brilliant mum."
In a message on the fundraising page, Megan said telling 11 children, who will now live with their nan, that their mum has died "is the hardest thing in the world."
To visit or donate to the Gofundme page click here.
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