The family of a landlady who ran pubs in Bradford for more than 30 years today paid tribute to her "warmth and kindness".

Cecelia Pryce, who owned the West End Bar with her husband Cecil, died after an accident in Cutler Heights Lane on Moth-er's Day.

Today her devoted husband of 43 years said she was loved by everyone she met and missed by the customers at the Lumb Lane pub.

"She was my all," he said. "She was a very happy person - humorous and kind."

"She was one of the first black landladies in Bradford.

"We have been running pubs since 1972 when we ran the County Bar in Ivegate."

The couple, originally from Jamaica, have also run the Fox and Pheasant in Little Horton Lane - which is now run by their son Stephen - and the Moorfield pub.

They have five other sons - Tony, Geoff, Michael, Brian and Richard - and a daughter Christine.

Mrs Pryce, 63, died after the car in which she was travelling hit a concrete post. She got out but collapsed and was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary.

The family have since learned she was suffering from throat cancer and they have collected around £740 to go to Bradford Cancer Support based at Daisy Bank.

"We were shocked to find out about the cancer," said Mr Pryce. "But I do not think she knew about it."

Mr Pryce said he believed the impact of the crash dislodged the cancerous growth.

"It blocked her airway and she suffocated," he said.

"The cancer acted like a balloon in her throat and stopped her from being able to breathe."

Her sister Agnes Robinson, of Apsley Crescent, Manningham, said Cecelia was like her twin and was her strength. "We were very close," she said. "Every day we were together."

Mrs Pryce's funeral at St William's RC Church in Ingleby Road, Bradford, was attended by hundreds of people.

Mr Pryce, who has been at the West End Bar for 26 years, said he wanted to thank the community for their support and their donation to charity.