The body of Lorraine Mills, 63, was found at her home address in Mansel Road East, Southampton, at 8.35pm on Monday, 21 November.
Paying tribute to her, her family said: “Our loving mother, sister, grandmother Lorraine, you have been taken from us so tragically.
“You will be sadly missed and will always be in our hearts. We love you to the moon and back forever.
Her family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
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