Just days out from the young school teacher’s funeral, the people of Gillieston Heights paid tribute yesterday to a life cut tragically short.

“I feel amazed that everyone has come together to support, not only me, but Steph’s family as well,” Courtney Sayer, who organised the ceremony in honour of her friend, said.

Ms Scott’s life came to a most tragic end almost two weeks ago when she was allegedly killed by Leeton High School cleaner Vincent Stanford.

Her charred remains were found in the isolated Cocoparra National Park, in country NSW, the day before she was due to marry her fiancé.

Ms Sayer and Ms Scott met in 2009 when the two girls played for the same soccer team in Wagga Wagga for three years.

“Steph was just this bubbly, kind and caring girl. She was just a beautiful person,” Ms Sayer, 20, said.

Since the 26-year-old’s murder, a yellow-themed movement has spread across the country with brides pinning their dresses to front doors and many Australians releasing brightly coloured balloons into the sky.

“Steph’s death is such a tragedy,” Ms Sayer said.

“She was so close to her wedding [day] and her life was taken so early and for unknown reasons, this has really touched everyone and it’s made everyone hold their loved ones that little bit closer.”

Ms Scott’s funeral has been planned for Wednesday in her hometown of Canowindra at the function centre set for her wedding.