Hearts-daft Edinburgh mum dies days before Christmas

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Tributes have been paid to a 'well-loved' Edinburgh mum who died suddenly days before Christmas.Lisa Clarkson, 44, tragically died on December 23 leaving her sons and immediate family heartbroken.Lisa was a lifelong Hearts fan and held a season ticket at the club for decades.She was excited about the famous New Year derby but sadly died a couple of weeks before the match.Lisa's loved ones and fellow Hearts fans have organised a tribute clap on the 44th minute of the match to remember the incredible mum, reports Edinburgh Live.Her son Darnell will be attending the game but his brother is still looking for a ticket to take part in the tribute for his mum.Darnell said: " My mum gained her wings on December 23 with her nearest and dearest round her bed. "She loved two things in life her family and football.

She had a heart of gold and would have done anything for anyone, she brought so many laughs, love and life to everyone’s life."If you got to know mum you were lucky enough to know such a legend."Lisa adored football and was well-known in the Hearts community.

He said: "She was a die-hard heart of Midlothian fan, she wouldn’t miss a home game, no matter what."Mum played football when she was younger for her primary school Pefermill, and Castlebrae High School and then went on to play for teams such as Eskmills and Tynecastle (until it was changed to Hibernian)."He continued: "Since then continued to support hearts and become a season ticket holder and attended the games with her father, James Clarkson."Her childhood best friend June Mcarthur has organised a minute applause at the upcoming Hearts and Hibernian derby on January 2 at Tynecastle."We would appreciate it if everyone could get involved.