A heartbroken family is organising a fundraising event to give a proper memorial to a woman found dead in a Black Country canal. Chereiss Bailey, 36, was discovered in the water near Ryders Green Road, West Bromwich, on October 7, 2025.
Family Left with Emptiness
Chereiss' sister, Chanel Walsh, said the family has been left with a huge emptiness since her death. She told BirminghamLive: "Since losing her, life has changed completely for our family." Chanel has taken on the care of her sister's little boy, now 1 year and 4 months old, alongside raising her own three children aged 1, 3, and 10.
Fundraising Event Details
The family now wants to give Chereiss the memorial headstone she truly deserves. A family fun day will take place at The Ivyhouse Club in Ivyhouse Lane, Coseley, on August 9, from noon. The event will include car boot sales, ice cream vans, bouncy castles, a live auction, tombola, and raffle. There will also be live Deal or No Deal games, a mobile hairdresser, buffet, music, and disco.
Chanel said: "We are hoping to raise around £500-£1000 towards the cost of her headstone and memorial." She added that any support or donations would help give Chereiss "the beautiful headstone and kerbs she truly deserves."
Legal Proceedings
Two people have been charged in connection with Chereiss' death and are due to face trial in August this year.
