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Appeal launched to find friends and family of Wolverhampton care home resident who has died

An appeal has been launched to find the friends and family of a woman living in a Wolverhampton care home who has died.

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A picture of Angela Wilmott has been issued by the council

Wolverhampton Council has urged anyone who knew Angela Wilmott to get in touch so that her funeral can be arranged.

Ms Wilmott, who died at the age of 71, had been a resident in a care home in the Compton area of the city.

She was previously thought to have lived in the Wordsley area of Stourbridge.

A spokesman for Wolverhampton Council, said: "Relatives or friends of a woman who passed away recently are being asked to get in touch with Wolverhampton Council's court of protection team so that her funeral can be arranged.

"Angela Wilmott, who was 71, had been a resident in a care home in Compton, Wolverhampton, and was thought to have previously lived in the Wordsley area of Stourbridge.

"Anyone who is related to or a friend of Angela Wilmott, or has any information which may help trace her relatives, is asked to please call protection and funerals officer Elaine Thursfield on 01902 555740 or email elaine.thursfield@wolverhampton.gov.uk"