Funeral held for Sheffield student Carrie Everest

An 18-year-old Sheffield student who died on her way home from a night out was described as "a young woman with a zest for life" at her funeral.

Hundreds packed into Grenoside Crematorium Chapel earlier to pay their respects to Caroline Everest, known as Carrie.

Ms Everest's body was found in a river on 24 November, two days after she was reported missing.

South Yorkshire Police have said no-one else was involved in her death.

Rev Phil Batchford told mourners, led by Miss Everest's parents Val and Chris, that the student's "life approach was one of participant, not observer".

'Loved by all'

She was a keen dancer, runner, Sheffield Wednesday supporter, and enjoyed music.

Ms Everest attended Walkley Primary and King Edward VII schools, before studying biomedical science at Sheffield Hallam University.

She was last seen at the Corporation nightclub on Milton Street on 22 November and was reported missing the next day.

Police found her body in the Porter Brook river about a mile away.

A 31-year-old man, arrested on suspicion of rape in November, has been released with no further action.

At the funeral, Rev Batchford described the "privilege we all shared from having known her... a young woman who had so much to give, so much to live for".

He said just before her death, she had bought all her Christmas presents, had ballet exams looming, had secured her first speaking role in the local panto and learned that she was going to be an auntie.

"Carrie was very precious, loved by all and, as evidenced in all the cards, messages and thoughts the family has received, had a huge impact on so many.

"They, with the family, will never forget her or her radiant smile."