Great Wyrley crash victim Ann Walton: Tributes paid to grandmother
Tributes have poured in for a grandmother who lost her life while she was out walking her dog.
Ann Walton, aged 79, was out with her daughter Susan, 59, and their dog when they were in collision with a car in a country lane in Great Wyrley.
The pair were airlifted to Royal Stoke University Hospital where Ann later died.
Susan was in a 'critical condition' but is now understood to be recovering.
The driver of the car was uninjured, while the dog was taken to a local vets.
Since the news of the fatal crash in Jones Lane, near to the junction with Jacob Hall's Lane, the tributes have flooded in on Facebook.
Bryn Walton, the brother of Susan and son of tragic Ann, said: "RIP mom I will miss you so much you and dad are together again we're going to miss you both, in my heart you both always will be I love you both so much."
Great Wyrley resident Tracey Cole added: "I do know that they are a part of our community in Great Wyrley and have spoken to them on a occasions and fussed their dog with my daughter! Many people will know these ladies as they are often seen walking around Cheslyn Hay and Great Wyrley. I would like to send all my love to the family X"
Rachel Dovydaitis said: "Thoughts are with them and their family.
"Me and my daughters always stop and talk to them such lovely ladies."
Another Great Wyrley resident, Elizabeth Bott said: "See these 2 people all time. Mother and daughter always walking everywhere with their dog. Such a shame."
Richard Guest added: "On my training runs passed them often in the village there was an aura of devotion that stood out always said hello and they said hello back very friendly it's very sad to hear."
A final tribute came from Laura Kerr who said: "RIP Ann you will be missed around the village x"
The incident happened around 8.25am on Saturday morning.
A statement released by Staffordshire Police on Tuesday afternoon on behalf of the family read: "The family of Ann and Susan Walton would like to thank friends and family for their support at this extremely difficult time.
"The family wish to request that they be left in peace to grieve this tragic loss."
