Tributes are being paid following the tragic death of an NHS worker who suddenly passed away at her home. Amber Sugden, 24, died on February 27, at her home in Normanby, North Yorkshire.
The Teessider was a popular member of staff at Middlesbrough's James Cook University Hospital, where she worked as a medical secretary. The NHS worker - who also completed an apprenticeship with Cleveland Police - was described by friends as the 'life and soul of the party'.
Her parents, Jo Thompson and Matty Sugden, from Middlesbrough, said Amber was a 'girly girl' who always liked to look her best and loved helping others, TeessideLive reports.
Jo said: "She was amazing, a beautiful girl inside and out. She worked hard and loved to party. We are in shock and can't believe she's gone.
"She was naturally beautiful and had everything on point. She was the full package she always had her nails and hair done and was so clever - a grade A student. She really was marvellous.
"So many people have gotten in touch from her old employers to her school teachers. Everybody lucky enough to have met her have contacted us which is comforting."
Amber's family said she was very popular and her friends were her "soul sisters".
Jo added: "She was the kindest girl, she'd go all out to help anybody. She was absolutely selfless and never wanted anything back she just wanted to help people."
Amber worked at James Cook for the last four years and was dedicated to helping others, even receiving an award for her work throughout the Covid pandemic.
Since the Teessider's passing, Amber's social media has been flooded with tributes. One friend wrote: "RIP mate I can’t believe I’m writing this about you Amber. The loud, confident, bubbly one who you could always hear first before seeing! You never had a smile off your face and were always the light and soul of the party. I’ll never forget the laughs we had."
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Another added: "The loudest soul in the room who everyone loved and treasured in their hearts - you really were one in a million."
A balloon release was held to celebrate Amber last weekend which saw her family and friends turn out to pay tribute. Her mum added: "It was colourful, it was bright, it was everything that she was all about."
A celebration of Amber's life will be held on Friday, March 17 at 10.30am at St. Bede's Chapel, Acklam. Her loved ones will then meet at Linthorpe Cemetery, Middlesbrough at 11.45am to say their final goodbyes.
