Murdered mother Teah Luckwell to be farewelled at funeral service in Tamworth as police continue Strike Force Penola investigation

The mother-of-one, known as Tiwi, will be farewelled by family and friends at a graveside service to be held at 1pm at the Tamworth Lawn Cemetry, off Showground Road.

Brother David Luckwell told The Leader it would be an emotional service for the mother "tragically taken from us”. 

“So many people from the Tamworth community and beyond have supported our family during this terrible time, too many to name,” he said in a family tribute. 

“Please accept this as a thank you from all of Teah’s family and on behalf of [her daughter]. 

“It is greatly appreciated.” 

Mr Luckwell said Teah, was was found dead in her Robert Street unit on the night of March 28 was a sister of five, aunty, grandaughter, niece, cousin and “friend to many”. 

“Our family chain is broken and nothing seems the same but as God calls us one-by-one, the will link again,” he said.

The homicide squad is leading the Strike Force Penola operation to find the 22-year-old’s killer, and on Sunday made a public appeal for community help.

No arrests or charges have been laid in connection to the death and investigations continue.