She was an actor, singer and dancer with an infectious and warm personality.

Tresa, as she was affectionately known, was farewelled by hundreds of family and friends at the Punchbowl Christian Centre on Tuesday. 

The 26-year-old died one week earlier after being struck by a car while walking on Woolmers Lane at Longford. 

Her sudden and tragic death left the education, arts and beekeeping community in shock.

Peter Bassett, Tresa’s “brother from another mother” stood firm as he read the eulogy of his close friend’s short, but full life.

There was laughter and tears as he remembered the charismatic girl’s compassion and ability to perform.

“For me the best performance was just listening to her beautiful voice,” he said. 

Following her death he questioned how this terrible tragedy could happen to a warm person like Tresa.  

“I now realise there is no answer to this question,” he told the gathering.

“I love you, we all love you and I will never forget you.”

At the service the sense of sadness for Tresa's death was constantly broken with laughter as speakers, one by one, took the lectern to tell the stories of her life. 

Several friends linked Tresa’s adventurous and daring life with the way she drove cars and trucks.

Getting in Tresa’s car offered two feelings for her passengers  – some were scared, others felt like they were flying.

The heartbreak of a bubbly life taken too soon was perhaps summed up best by her employer Lindsay Bourke, when he recalled one of their last conversations.

"She said; Lindsay, when I get married would you say a few words at my wedding – I said of course," Mr Bourke recalled.

"Now I'm saying a few words at her funeral."

For most of his speech Mr Bourke, who employed Tresa as a beekeeper, remained composed until he told that story.

During his speech photos of Tresa at work, and some unflattering photos of her sleeping on the job, were flashed on the screen to the delight of those present. 

“It was a pleasure to go to work with her,” he added.

“We loved our little workmate.”

Manika Dadson, who knew Tresa since their time at Kings Meadows High School, officiated at the service and recalled the love and kindness the woman offered to those she knew. 

As the service for drew to a close Ms Dadson offered comforting words for Tresa’s family and friends.

“Always remember the good times,” she said.

“Always make sure you dance.”