An “inseparable” mother and son stabbed to death at their Midland home arrived at their funeral in a single white coffin as mourners heard of their “shared bond of love”.

Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson were “as close as a mother and son could be”, mourners heard.

The tribute was paid by Lydia Wilkinson, who lost her mum and brother in the horrific attack at the family’s Stourbridge home in March.

Student Lydia told St Mary’s Church at Oldswinford that the pair “shared a true bond of love that could never be broken”.

She described 50-year-old Tracey as “the most perfect mother and friend” and Pierce as “simply the best brother I could ask for”.

Lydia, who was away at university at the time of the attack, added: “They were as close as a mother and son could be.

“They were home birds who were perfectly happy watching films together.

“My mom was gorgeous, not only in looks and fashion, but she also had a beautiful soul.

“She was an inspiration.

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“She had qualities I have never encountered in anyone else and I still can’t believe my best friend has been taken from me.

Peter and Lydia Wilkinson at the funeral of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson.
Peter and Lydia Wilkinson at the funeral of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson.

“I realise now that she was the most perfect mother and friend.

“Pierce, who I always affectionately referred to as Pippin, was simply the best brother I could ask for.

“He was so happy. I shared so many happy memories with him.

The order of service for the funeral of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson.
The order of service for the funeral of Tracey and Pierce Wilkinson.

“He’ll always be my baby brother, and I’ll never forget the fantastic times we had together.

“I’m so proud of my happy family.

“My dad and I will miss them for the rest of our lives.”

The single coffin shared byTracey and Pierce Wilkinson.
The single coffin shared byTracey and Pierce Wilkinson.

Lydia’s father Peter Wilikinson watched on as his daughter read the tribute.

The 47-year-old is still recovering from serious injuries he suffered in the attack.

There was also an emotional eulogy from family friend, Roy Wiffen, who was Pierce’s godfather.

Tracey Wilkinson
Tracey Wilkinson

He said: “We all know why we are here and we all know we shouldn’t be here.

“We wouldn’t be here but for a cowardly and callous act.

“Some of you may be surprised to see just the one coffin, but they are together, inseparable as they always were in life.

Pierce Wilkinson.
Pierce Wilkinson.

“They liked nothing more than to cosy up on the sofa to watch Carry On films together.

“Tracey was a kind, caring, loving, generous person.

“Pierce was a handsome fella and he definitely got his looks from his mom.

“He had an affectionate smile and great sense of fun and was destined to send many a young girls’ hearts a flutter.

“We are missing two wonderful people, taken from us far too soon.

“Tracey was in the prime of her life and Pierce just beginning his.

“It won’t bring them back, it won’t make things better but for now, we wait for justice.

Father Desmond Devenney, from Our Lady of Lourdes RC Church in Stourbridge, said prayers at the joint service, which was taken by Rev Stephen Agnew, vicar of St Mary’s.

Kidderminster Male Voice Choir sang at the service, which opened with Elvis Presley’s Can’t Help Falling in Love and ended with Pierce’s favourite song, Hooked on a Feeling, by Blue Swede.

Rev Agnew called on those gathered to remember two “wonderful” people, “rather than allow the memories to be tarnished by the horror of what ended their lives”.

He added: “Love will ultimately triumph, even though there are times when that seems a very long way from where we are.”

The service was followed by a private committal.

Donations for the Hall Green Retired Greyhound Trust, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Midlands Air Ambulance can be made c/o Farmer & Son Funeral Directors in Wordsley High Street.

A 23-year-old man is due to appear in court next month charged with murder