'She truly made a room light up' - Tributes paid to young Midlands mother who died suddenly

Tributes have been paid to a hugely popular Tullamore woman, Lisa Hoey (née O'Donnell), who died suddenly over the weekend. 

The Arden View resident was a mother of five and a very popular young woman in the town and beyond. 

Condolences have been paid locally and from many friends around the world to Lisa who "always had a smile" and a warm personality. 

Envy Hair & Beauty where Lisa worked in Ballinagar remembered their highly valued colleague in a social media post. 

"The salon will be closed this week with the sudden passing of my best friend my world, for all you that got to meet Lisa she injected life into any room she walked into. Please keep her and her family in your prayers - we love u Lee," the salon posted on social media. 

One relative wrote: "Lisa was always full of energy and truly made a room light up".

Expressions of condolence and tributes have flowed from around the world for the young woman who many said had a huge smile and sense of humour. 

She is deeply regretted by her loving husband Stephen, daughters Paige, Georgia and Addison, sons Jamie and Billy, parents John and Paula, brother James, stepmother Shevaun, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

She will repose at her home on Wednesday from 4pm until 8pm. Removal will take place on Thursday morning to The Church of The Assumption, Tullamore arriving for Funeral Mass at 10am. Burial will take place afterwards in Clonminch Cemetery, Tullamore.  

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