Zoe Ball, the popular BBC Radio 2 presenter, has confirmed that a funeral was held for her mother, Julia, who sadly passed away last month after a short battle with cancer. Zoe, 53, along with her loved ones, bid farewell to Julia on Wednesday. The service was a heartfelt affair, with eulogies given by Zoe’s children, Nelly, 14, and Woody, 24.
In an emotional Instagram post, Zoe expressed her gratitude to her 718,000 followers for their support during this difficult time. She wrote, “Yesterday, we said our goodbyes to our dear Mama, Granny J. It was a beautiful day, and she would have loved it. Mama, you will forever remain in our hearts. Thank you for your magic and love. We miss you deeply, but we find solace in each other.”
Zoe also took the opportunity to acknowledge the outpouring of kindness from those who reached out with messages, cards, and flowers. She expressed her love and support to those who have experienced their own losses and are battling cancer or caring for loved ones affected by the disease. Zoe wished them strength, love, and a sense of humor to keep going during the tough times.
Reflecting on her mother’s diagnosis and the rapid progression of the disease, Zoe shared her plans to fundraise for organizations that provide care and support to cancer patients. She mentioned @stpeterstjames and @pancreaticcanuk as potential beneficiaries and expressed hope for advancements in cancer treatment.
Zoe also expressed her gratitude to the individuals and venues that made the funeral a meaningful and memorable event. She thanked @stewart_the_celebrant for his exceptional service, @choirandko for their musical contribution, and @nelly_co0k, @woody_cook, Chris, and Derek for delivering heartfelt eulogies. She also acknowledged the team at @pangdeanbarn for their magnificent venue, Giles at @southdownscellars, Ali at @gobotanica, and David and his team at [email protected] for their assistance.
Zoe concluded her post by stating that there is more to come, indicating that she will continue to update her followers on her journey of healing and supporting cancer-related causes.
