A 'WONDERFUL' mother has passed away aged 66 surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs Lisa Howarth lost her long battle with ill health on November 19.

She was the wife of the later Gianny Howarth.

The proud and adoring grandmother to Lilly, Max, Alfie, Cameron, Darcy, Bethany and Maria will be sadly missed, her family said.

Mrs Howarth also left behind her four devoted children Bernie, Peter, Ashley and Sally.

The popular family orientated woman will also be sadly missed by all her much-loved friends, her family said..