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Tributes are being paid to a 'one of a kind' artist found dead following a police search. Rachel Jackson, 38, from Didsbury, vanished while visiting friends in Preston, Lancashire on Friday night.
She had spent the evening with her pals before saying that she needed to get some air and go out for 10 minutes. When she never returned police launched a public appeal for information, saying they were 'very concerned' by Rachel's disappearance.
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Tragically on SaturdaynightLancashire Police confirmed the body of a woman had been found in a park in Preston. The death is not being treated as suspicious.
In a statement the force said: "Earlier today (Saturday, April 1) police found the body of a woman in Avenham Park.
"While she has yet to be formally identified, it is believed to be Rachel. Her next of kin have been informed.
"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to HM Coroner. Our thoughts are with Rachel’s family and friends at this very sad and difficult time."
Rachel worked as an artist under the name Jeffrie Jackson Art. Her Facebook page shows her most recently working on a street mural in Burnley.
On Sunday morning Rachel's sister Sarah Jackson set up a GoFundMe page in her memory, writing: "Yesterday, the unthinkable happened and after an awful day of searching, the news came in that my precious, beautiful sister had been found dead. I never thought I'd have to do this but we need to raise funds to give her the most beautiful, colourful, Rachel-esque send off ever.
"She was a sparkling ray of sunshine who brought unconditional love, joy and beauty to the lives of every single person she encountered.
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Preston and had spent the evening with them before saying that she needed to get some air and go out for 10 minutes. Friends of Rachel, sisters Helen and Nicky Moore told LancsLive that after she left the property, she did not return, and gave no indication before she left as to where she was going. Read More: Quick-thinking student nurse 'knew there was something wrong' before saving life of woman on M65Helen said: "Rachel hadn't been drinking or anything which is why we're really worried.
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