A GoFundMe has been launched by her family to thank a local ambulance charity

A BEAUTY queen has died aged just 21 after a “tragic accident”, prompting an outpouring of heartbreak and tributes to a “truly lovely girl”.

Eleisha Skinner, crowned Miss Faversham in 2022, died earlier this month on January 8.

Eleisha Skinner, Miss Faversham 2022, died on January 8 following a ‘tragic accident’Credit: Cover Images

Her family launched a GoFundMe for Thames Valley Air Ambulance, raising more than £2,000Credit: Cover Images
Her death has left the Kentish town of Faversham in mourning.

Confirming the news today, the Faversham Carnival Club said: “It is with deep regret and sadness that we have to let you know that our beautiful Miss Faversham 2022, Eleisha Skinner, died on January 8 following a tragic accident.”

Further details of the incident have not been released.

In an emotional tribute, the club added: “Eleisha was a fantastic ambassador for Faversham and a truly lovely girl.

“We all have some lovely memories of our time spent with her.

“Our thoughts are with her family and friends at this devastating time. Eleisha will be missed by so many.”

Tributes have flooded social media, with friends remembering her warmth, kindness and smile.

Caroline Kyaba wrote: “Eleisha was a beautiful soul with an infectious smile.

“She always spoke with love about her beautiful family.

“I remember her proudly sharing photos of her brother’s graduation from the army, and the hope and confidence she had in him.”

Chanelle Lawrence said: “It’s always the best that get taken too soon.

“You were the heart of carnival, and I’m eternally grateful for the memories we made in the years we spent together.”

Alun Sambrook added: “We only met a couple of times during your year of reign, but it was lovely to have known you.”

A GoFundMe has been launched in Eleisha’s name to support the Thames Valley Air Ambulance, which covers Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.

Her family said the charity was “fantastic”, adding: “With the amazing response of the emergency services, we were able to spend her last few days with her.”

The fundraiser description reads: “Our Beautiful daughter Eleisha was in a tragic accident at the young age of 21yrs.

“With the amazing response of the emergency services, we were able to spend her last few days with her.

The air ambulance doctor was fantastic, we would like to raise funds in Eleisha’s name to support this charity, so they can continue the amazing work that they do.”

So far, £2,315 has been raised towards a £4,000 target, with 83 donations made in her honour.

A celebration of Eleisha’s life will be held on Friday, February 6, at 2.30pm at St Mary of Charity Church, followed by a wake at Judd’s Folly.

A celebration of Eleisha’s life will be held on February 6 at St Mary of Charity ChurchCredit: GoFundMe