Final farewell to Elvis fan Eunice

Family and friends paid their last respects to Cannock's great Elvis fan, Eunice Fitch today.

The 65-year-old died in April following a heart attack in hospital while recovering from a bowel operation.

She had suffered from poor health over recent years but had continued her fundraising efforts right to the end.

Mourners laid the mother-of-four to rest in Stile Cop Cemetery, Rugeley, this afternoon following a funeral service at St Luke's Church, Church Street, Cannock, this morning. Famed for her devotion to the King of rock 'n' roll, her home is a shrine to Presley with an extensive collection of memorabilia includes statues, neon lights, a gold bust of The King on a plinth in the garden and a stained glass window of him.

Mrs Fitch was renowned throughout the district for raising thousands of pounds for charity with her extravagant Christmas lights switch on at her home in Danby Drive, Prospect Village, in aid of Cancer Research.

She also organised charity concerts at the Prince of Wales Theatre as well as with events where Mr Clay would sing Elvis' top tunes on her front lawn for all to hear.