FAMILY members have paid tribute to a “friendly, smiley and bubbly” mother who died in a crash.

Gina McWilliam was cycling on the A259 Fishbourne Road on the outskirts of Chichester when she was involved in a crash with a lorry.

The 45-year-old from Bosham was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash happened at about 2pm on November 20. Her family have now paid tribute to her.

They said: “Gina was a friendly, smiley and bubbly person who wore her heart on her sleeve.

“She enjoyed complimenting people and brightening up their day.

“She was a hardworking mum who took great pride in her daughter and her job at the Co-op. She was awarded employee of the month and was extremely happy to have been recognised by all of the customers she had helped.

“She would enjoy spending time with her family and friends and would collect little ornaments for the house, she loved a bargain.

“At night she came alive and loved to show off her dancing and sing her heart out. She enjoyed going to live music concert, her favourite artist was Elvis Presley, whom she’d loved since her teenager years.

“She will be remembered for taking an interest in people and taking the time to talk to them and was well loved by all of her family and friends. We will miss her dearly and are extremely grateful for all the support we’ve received.”