According to her relatives, a British caregiver “with a heart of gold” her away on Sunday after falling from a seventh-floor balcony while on vacation in Turkey.
After spending three weeks in Turkey with friends, Jenna Smith was eager to go back home the next week.
Tragically, the 34-year-family old’s said that they were informed by the Turkish Embassy that she died on Sunday after falling from a balcony and they are still awaiting more details.
Her two brothers have flown out to the country today to speak to Turkish authorities to find out more information about their sister’s death.
Paying tribute to Jenna, family friend Hayley Weston, who has known the 34-year-old since she was five, described her as ‘bubbly’ and ‘loving’.
She said that Jenna was well-liked by her friends, a “kind” caregiver who had experience working in a variety of care facilities, and was highly family-oriented.
‘Jenna was widely liked, effervescent, and a genuinely cheerful girl,’ said Hayley, 28. She was talkative and had a large social circle. Jenna was well-liked, had a variety of friends, but she also constantly made new acquaintances since she was so gregarious.
She was incredibly kind, had a heart of gold, and was willing to sacrifice anything for anyone. Since Jenna’s mother had died when she was a little child, she took care of her nan and grandad.
She claimed Jenna was well-liked by her friends, a devoted caregiver who had experience working in a variety of care facilities, and a strong believer in the importance of family.
Jenna was a well-liked, vivacious, and genuinely happy girl, according to Hayley, 28. She was talkative and had many friends. Jenna was well-liked, and because of her gregarious nature, she often made new acquaintances.
“She had a heart of gold and would do anything for anyone. She was dead loving.” Because her mother had died when she was still a child, Jenna was raised by her grandmother and grandfather.
‘We would be following her round and when she was with her friends and have her friends round we would be running in and trying to be the little class clowns, that kind of thing and making a show of her.
‘When we got older we went on nights out [together]. We’ve literally grown up together. She was like the older sister I never had, it’s like that older role model. She loved socialising, going out with friends on nights out and was funny.’
Hayley added Jenna loved to be with her family.
‘She loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and she babysat them. Jenna loved spending time with them and was very family-orientated. She drove everyone mad but everyone still loved her.’
The 28-year-old has now set up a GoFundMe page to help Jenna’s family with funeral costs and bringing the 34-year-old home from Turkey.
Writing on the fundraising page, Hayley said: ‘As you can imagine, everyone is absolutely heartbroken and I wanted to take the pressure from them, not having to worry about cost.
‘If anyone can spare any donations it will be greatly appreciated and I know they will be more than grateful. No family should have to go through this..’
Ste Pilson and Dean Ashton, two of Jenna’s friends, are also running 20 miles in her honor. They are hoping that the funds generated will aid in getting Jenna home and in making burial preparations.
A balloon release in Jenna’s honor will also be held on the Waterside fields, according to family and friends. This will either occur the day before the funeral or on that day.
Please go here to contribute to Hayley’s GoFundMe campaign to support Jenna’s family.
Please go here to contribute to Ste Pilson and Dean Ashton’s GoFundMe page.
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