A memorial service for Marian Bates, who died after being shot, was held on Tuesday 7th October, 2003.

Listen to the service live.

Order of service.

Marian Bates

Marian Bates was shot when she stepped in front of her killers to save her daughter.

She died at her family-run jewellery in Arnold on Tuesday during an attack by two robbers.

Floral tributes

Residents and workers in Arnold were invited to join in a service of prayer.

Churches in the area united to hold the memorial at the Methodist Church, close to where the shooting took place.

The service included a two minute silence when the whole community stopped for a period of reflection.

Listen to the service.

If you would like to send a message to her family please do so here.

Flowers for Marian
Below is a gallery of the many floral tributes left in memory of Marian Bates.

If you would like to send a message to her family please do so here.