Each of these women embodies the strength, resilience, and love that make South London’s mums and grandmums truly special.
From selfless acts of bravery to inspiring business ventures, these local mums are exemplifying what it means to be pillars of strength and love.
This day also gives us a chance to remember and honour the mums we’ve lost, whose legacies continue to inspire and shape the hearts of those they left behind.
Here’s a roundup of their stories:
Abbey Wood ‘proud gypsy’ mum and her clean plastic house
Despite the criticism, she continues to maintain an impeccably clean home by wrapping her furniture in plastic, even teaching her kids to clean from as young as three.
Her story challenges stereotypes and proves that there’s more to every family than what meets the eye.
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Croydon woman dies while giving birth in hospital
The family of Temitope Iwute, a “loving and bubbly” woman from Croydon, is grieving after she tragically passed away while giving birth to her son in January 2025.
Temitope had been looking forward to a new chapter in life after completing her master’s degree, but her death has left her family heartbroken.
The grieving family has since launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral costs and support.
Dog mum-of-two opens Petpals pet care service in Sidcup
Charlotte Arnold, a dog mum-of-two from Sidcup, has left her career as an events manager to turn her passion for animals into a thriving business.
By launching Petpals in Sidcup, she offers premium pet care services, including dog walking, sitting, and boarding.
Charlotte’s dedication to her pets and her local community is inspiring, showing that following your passion can lead to success.
‘Loving and caring’ mum dies suddenly at her Orpington home
The Sackey family in Orpington is mourning the sudden loss of Ellian Sackey, a “loving and caring” mum who tragically passed away from what is believed to be a cardiac arrest.
Ellian, a mother of three, was found by her son Isaac, who had spoken with her earlier in the day.
Her death has left a profound impact on her children, and the family has launched a fundraiser to help with funeral expenses.
Beckenham mum opens fifth Sunny Kids pre-school in Bromley
Josephine Godbold, a single mum from Beckenham, has achieved a major milestone by opening her fifth Sunny Kids pre-school in Bromley.
Her journey began seven years ago when she first opened a pre-school after juggling night school, college, and work.
Now, her efforts have expanded to several pre-schools across the borough, providing a supportive environment for local children to grow and learn.
Sidcup mum takes on 32 rounds of chemo to fight breast cancer
Tiffany, a mum of three from Sidcup, is undergoing her 32nd round of chemotherapy after being diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer.
Despite the ongoing battle, Tiffany continues to inspire everyone around her with her strength and resilience.
Her best friend, Jade Mayling, has decided to run the London Marathon to raise funds and support her through the toughest fight of her life.
