Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to a campaigner for disabled people’s rights, who has died aged 60.

Anne Royston was well-known at Shipley’s Asda store in Manor Lane, where she worked as a customer greeter and announcer for more than eight years before her death.

Miss Royston, of Bradford Road, Bingley, was born with a condition known as osteumfragilitis, which affected her thigh bones. She grew no taller than 3ft 7ins and had to use a wheelchair, but remained independent.

For more than 25 years she had been involved with supporting and promoting the work of the Clothing Solutions charity, which makes bespoke clothes for disabled people.

She was a member of the church council and choir at St Peter’s Church in Moorhead Lane, Shipley. The Reverend John Rainer, vicar at St Peter’s, said: “She was one of those people for whom a disability was a challenge, not something depressing.”

Telegraph & Argus reader Elaine Neale of Gordon Terrace, Idle, said in a letter: “Her chirpy voice and amiable personality will be missed by all customers and staff alike.”

Clothing Solutions manager Sandra Hunt, said her friend had been an “inspiration” to many during her lifetime.

Shipley Asda manager Martin Burgess said: “She will be sadly missed by colleagues and customers alike.”

Miss Royston died from chest problems last Thursday at her home.

Her funeral was being held at St Peter’s Church today.

e-mail: marc.meneaud@telegraphandargus.co.uk.