The body of an elderly woman was discovered by her neighbour, an Eastbourne inquest was told.
Margaret Funnell, 65, of Swan Road, Hailsham, was said at the hearing to have talked about suicide.
Jeanette Hart found her body near her house while walking her dogs.
A verdict of suicide was recorded.
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