A Team GB footballer died just days before Christmas at the age of 33.
Gemma Wiseman’s body was discovered by a member of the public in a park on the outskirts of Rackheath, Norfolk, on December 16.
She was part of the UK’s squad for the 2016 World Deaf Football Championships in Italy with her wife Laura.
Together, they brought home a bronze medal after finishing third place.
Ms Wiseman also won a bronze medal at the Deaflympics in Bulgaria, in 2013.
Her family are “at a complete loss” about the death, and a GoFundMe has been set up to help them finance the funeral.
At least £8,000 has been raised, with donators remembering Ms Wiseman’s “wonderful smile and bubbly personality”.
The organisers wrote: “Gemma was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humour. Everywhere she went she brought laughter and energy with her and easily made friends with anyone who was lucky enough to meet her.
“Gemma leaves behind her devoted wife, Laura, and three-year-old daughter who are at a complete loss without her.
“We are kindly asking for donations to help pay for Gemma’s funeral and give her the send-off she truly deserves. So if you are able to donate anything at all this would be hugely appreciated.
“Laura is extremely grateful for everyone’s help and support at this difficult time. It's ok to not be ok.”
A spokesperson for Norfolk Constabulary said: "The body of a woman was found in Rackheath on Saturday 16 December."Police were called at around 1.17pm after a member of the public found the body of a woman."Despite treatment the woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."They said the death was being treated as non-suspicious.
An inquest into the circumstances surrounding the death has been opened at Norfolk Coroner's Court.
