THE family of a mother found dead in seafront shelter have paid tribute to the “generous and loving” woman.

Tracy Patsalides was discovered on a pathway near King Edward’s Parade in Eastbourne last Tuesday.

Ms Patsalides, 40, pictured, is believed to have been sleeping rough.

A post-mortem found that she had suffered injuries to her head and neck.

Unemployed 38-year-old Wayne Marshall, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murder of Ms Patsalides.

He appeared at Brighton Magistrates’ Court on Friday and has been remanded in custody to appear at crown court on August 31.

The statement from Ms Patsalides’s family said she had a loving nature that was “sometimes taken advantage of”.

It said: “Our lovely daughter Tracy was taken from us in the most cruel way.

“We feel devastated and numb.

“When Tracy was a child she was always happy and smiling. Tracy would readily share her toys, food, love and possessions with her friends.

“She had a generous and loving nature that was sometimes taken advantage of.

“She thought of everyone as a friend.

“Tracy liked to travel , and made many friends up and down the country throughout the years.

“Our thanks goes to all those good people who were her friends along the way.

“Tracy was a mother to Joshua, a sister to Samantha, an auntie to Milly, Sam and Lennox, a niece to auntie May, and a beloved daughter to Teresa and Jimmy.

“Our thanks and appreciation goes to all the police who have been involved with this case and also been of great support to us.”