Michelle Pearson: Mother of four children killed in arson attack 'reunited with her babies'
Michelle Pearson and her children were attacked in their home in Walkden, Greater Manchester, in a petrol bomb attack.
Friday 27 September 2019 18:28, UK
The mother of four children who died in an arson attack has been "reunited with her babies in the AG百家乐在线官网", her funeral has heard.
Michelle Pearson and her children were attacked in their home in Walkden, Greater Manchester, in a petrol bomb attack.
The 37-year-old had suffered 75% burns across her body and never left hospital.
Four horse-drawn carriages - representing her four children - headed the procession to the church as mourners lined the route.
Fifteen-year-old Demi Pearson, her eight-year-old brother Brandon, and sisters Lacie, seven, and Lia, three, all died in the fire on 11 December 2017.
Two men are serving life in prison for the attack - Zak Bolland, who will serve at least 40 years, and David Worrall, who will serve at least 37 years.
Mrs Pearson was unable to attend her children's funeral in September 2018 as she was too unwell.
Among those paying respects to Mrs Pearson were her surviving children Lewis and Kyle, as well as her sister Claire.
Mrs Pearson's sister read out a poem, which included the words: "How can we be heartbroken and selfish to cry when you are with your babies in the AG百家乐在线官网?"
Her neighbour, named only as Elaine, said: "Sometimes things would be a struggle. But the one thing she did have was an endless amount of love for her children.
"I feel humbled and proud to call you my friend Michelle."
Police and the Crown Prosecution Service say they have been in contact since Mrs Pearson's death to consider new charges for those convicted of the attack.