Tania Williams, who spent around seven years working in security at City College, was honoured with a Legacy of Service award from the International Professional Security Association (IPSA).

Tania Williams (Image: Ian Mackie)

The organisation, which was founded in 1958, describes itself as the "largest membership association for individuals and companies working in the security and fire sector".

It represents security officers and works to raise standards in the industry.

Her award is inscribed with the words: "In loving memory of Tania Williams 1976 - 2026.

"Service, courage and compassion. Always remembered."

Tania Williams volunteered for Oxfam in Norwich (Image: Oxfam/Facebook)

A close friend of Ms Williams, who met her during her time at City College, described the mother-of-four as a "captivating presence".

She said: "Tania’s warm and supportive nature, paired with her vintage style, consistently made a positive impact on everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her. 

"She was genuinely the kindest and most beautiful soul, exuding brightness and joy, with a remarkable presence that captivated everyone around her.

"Her absence will be profoundly felt beyond words."

Ms Williams, who was 49 years old when she died, also volunteered at Oxfam on Magdalen Street and was a well-known member of the congregation at the parish church of Thorpe St Andrew.

She was found injured and pronounced dead outside her home on Catherine Gardens on January 17.

Police at Catherine Gardens in Thorpe St Andrews (Image: Victoria Humphery)

A post mortem examination found the cause of death was blood loss from a wound to the neck.

Her estranged husband, Raymond Lee Williams, who has been charged on suspicion of murder, is currently awaiting trial, which is expected to take place on July 20 and could last between seven and 10 days.

Raymond Williams (Image: Facebook)

Williams was arrested outside Harvard Court in Dereham Road, where he had been living, three hours after Ms Williams was found on the other side of Norwich.

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