Lauren Smith died of a heart attack in January 2023. She was just 29 years old.
Councillor Jasbir Jaspal, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Adults and Wellbeing, said: "The high energy shock given by defibrillators is an essential part in trying to save the life of someone who is in cardiac arrest, and equipment has been located in public places across Wolverhampton so they can be used by members of the public in an emergency.
"We are pleased to have been able to support Lauren's family to install this new defibrillator in her memory at East Park Library."
Lauren’s grieving family approached local ward Councillor Lovinyer Daley for help in installing the defibrillator. Councillor Daley said: "I have known Lauren's family for many years, and I was truly shocked and saddened to hear of her passing as she was so young.
"I was approached by Lauren's mom to see if I could help with the installation of a defibrillator and working with our Public Health team we started a plan to bring this to fruition.
“A plaque that is above the new defibrillator will be a permanent legacy for Lauren, her immediate family and friends, and also her little daughter, ensuring that she will never be forgotten."
The plaque reads: "In memory of Lauren Smith, 1993-2023. Sending kisses to the sky to the most amazing mommy and daughter, taken from us far too soon. Heaven has gained the most beautiful angel. Forever in our hearts."
Lauren’s mother Emma Carrington said: “We would like to thank the council for its help in keeping Lauren’s memory alive and we hope that the defibrillator will prevent another family from having to go through what we are.”
