A cancer nurse at a hospice drowned herself in a hot tub four days before she was due to face disciplinary proceedings , an inquest has heard . Jane Revell , 53 , who worked part-time at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford , was found dead in a the jacuzzi in her back garden on December 18 last year . An inquest into her death heard prior to her death she had been 'upset and worried ' about appearing at a hearing to answer questions about the referral of a patient . Cancer nurse Jane Revell , 53 , ( pictured ) drowned herself in a hot tub four days before she was due to face disciplinary proceedings , the inquest into her death heard . Mrs Revell worked part-time at Katharine House Hospice in Stafford , and had been due to answer questions about the referral of a patient . The allegation was said to be 'of a minor nature ' and not one which could lead to her dismissal , the hearing at Cannock Coroner 's Court was told . The inquest heard how Mrs Revell 's husband Paul , 57 , had returned to the couple 's £270,000 home in Stafford after work where he found his wife 's body in the hot tub . She was fully clothed except for her shoes . Earlier in the day , the mother-of-two and school governor had written a suicide note which she had put in a Christmas card and left in the kitchen . She had also sent a text message to her daughter Hannah , telling her to go to a neighbour 's house after school . The inquest heard how Mrs Revell 's husband Paul , 57 , had returned to the couple 's £270,000 home in Stafford after work where he found his wife 's body in the hot tub in the back garden . Before her death , Mrs Revell had sent a text to her daughter Hannah telling her to go to a neighbour 's house , instead of the family home ( pictured ) 'When Hannah and the neighbour arrived at the house at around 5pm they found the front door unlocked and Mrs Revell 's car in the drive , ' Detective Constable Mark Bailey told the hearing . 'Mr Revell arrived home from work soon after and searched the garden before finding his wife 's body in the hot tub . ' A farewell message was later found inside a Christmas card in the kitchen . ' A post mortem examination revealed that she had drowned , and there was no trace of alcohol or drugs in her body . The inquest heard she was in good health and had no history of mental health problems . South Staffordshire Coroner Andy Haigh concluded Mrs Revell had committed suicide 'while stressed . ' He said : 'She was a lady who was committed to her family , her community and her career . 'She did have some recent problems at work . 'These appear to have been of a minor nature , but with the benefit of hindsight they were not minor matters for Jane and are a major reason for her death . ' I fully accept that no-one in the family expected Jane to have done this , and I am very sorry that she should have done . ' Speaking after the inquest , Dr Richard Soulsby , chief executive of Katharine House Hospice , paid tribute to Mrs Revell . 'Jane 's contribution to the hospice over the last 12 years has been immeasurable and her death has been a huge shock to her friends , colleagues , and patients , ' he said . 'She was a vibrant and greatly valued member of our team . '
Jane Revell , 37 , died in the back garden of her home in Stafford . She was ' upset and worried ' about a forthcoming disciplinary hearing . Allegation was ' of a minor offence ' and would not have led to dismissal . police records mother - of - two committed suicide ' while stressed ' For confidential support call the Samaritans in the uk on 08457 90 90 90 , visit a local police branch or click here for details .