Horses, doves, a cortege of Rolls Royce supercars and amazing flower arrangements were on display in Cardiff as mourners paid their respects to a woman who made an indelible mark on her community.
Hundreds of people attended the wake and funeral for Agnes Coffey following her death from brain cancer at the age of 63. Agnes, who died on March 26 after a seven-month battle with the illness, had nine children, 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. "Big Mommy" — as she was known to younger generations of her family — was revered for the way she cared for her loved ones, brought them laughter and steered them through tragedy.
Agnes was considered royalty in her family and the wider traveller community. The words "she is royal" could be seen on her coffin and many of the displays from the ceremony, while Tarrus Riley's reggae song She's Royal was played at various points. You can get more Cardiff news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
