Cherry Groce passes away on Easter Sunday

The family of Dorothy ‘Cherry’ Groce, the innocent lady gunned down in 1985, which left her paralysed from the waist down and triggered the Brixton riots leading to a national uprising are now grieving her passing.

Cherry died on Easter Sunday 25th April at Kings College hospital with her children, grandchildren and siblings at her bedside.

Cherry was born on the 30th March 1948 in the parish of Portland, the beautiful hidden secret of Jamaica. She came to England at the age of 13, to join her mother and siblings in Brixton.

For 26 years Cherry courageously battled with numerous complications caused by the shooting. Although her life expectancy was only 10 years she continued to be an active central figure in her family and an inspiration to many and her life will stand as a testament to being strong and dignified through adversity, passing on a legacy for many to learn, follow and benefit from. A truly remarkable woman!

Cherry Groce - Mother, Sister, Grandmother and Great grandmother. RIP

Cherry Groce is survived by her mother, 3 sisters, 8 children, 11 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

Devon C Thomas

Picture: Brixton scene of uprising and protest