A perfect teen’s life cut short
Heartbreak hit a Yorkshire family when 17-year-old Millie-Jay Rose Boocock suddenly died following an epileptic seizure at her grandmother’s house in Morley. Millie-Jay had battled epilepsy for four years but had been seizure-free for three months before the tragic incident on February 25.
Her dad Chris said she was a “lovely young woman” — polite, well-liked, and surrounded by close friends. Millie-Jay loved family time, was an avid reader, and studied business at Wakefield College.
Family mourns “perfect” daughter
Her mum, Shell, tearfully called her “my number one girl” with “a broken heart”. The family described Millie-Jay as “perfect” and “deeply loved” — a beautiful granddaughter and bright spark in everyone’s life.
Passionate about baking, she dreamed of running her own business one day. Her online obituary praised her memory, “remembered with great love and affection by all her family and many friends.”
Raising epilepsy awareness in Millie-Jay’s honour
Chris now wants to raise the alarm on epilepsy’s dangers, admitting the family hadn’t fully appreciated how serious the condition can be.
Millie-Jay’s funeral took place on March 30 at St Mary of the Angels RC Church, Batley, followed by a service at Batley Cemetery. Friends and family attended, with donations welcomed for Epilepsy Action in her memory.
A fundraiser has also been launched to support epilepsy research and help others affected.
Rest in peace, Millie-Jay — forever 17, always in our hearts.
