A GRAN who was crushed to death by her own car was being laid to rest today.

Hundreds of mourners were expected to gather at the funeral of popular Catherine Hughes, which was to take place near her home in Provanmill.

The 58-year-old died after the incident outside her home in Royston Road two weeks ago.

It is understood the car began to roll back and crushed Mrs Hughes, who is believed to have been washing the vehicle in the driveway.

Family and friends were expected to gather at St Philomena’s RC Church this morning to pay their respects.

Her husband Joe, 61, and sons Joseph and Anthony, were to lead mourners at the service today.

Mrs Hughes, who also had a grandson, Kole, was being laid to rest in Riddrie Park Cemetery.

The Evening Times previously told how Mrs Hughes was set to celebrate her son Joseph’s birthday just hours before she died.

One friend said: “She was an absolute diamond.”

She was described as as a “gem of a woman” by friends and relatives.

Other pals paid tribute to popular Mrs Hughes on social media sites.

One Facebook tribute read: “Your mum was one in a million and she was always proud of you and Anthony.”

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “A 58-year-old woman was found trapped between a wall and a car.

“A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

Meanwhile, a funeral was also being held today at Holytown Crematorium for City Building worker Barbara McGuire, who died while driving home from work.

The Evening Times told on Tuesday how Babs (as she was known by her friends) left work after feeling ill and died just metres from the City Building headquarters on Darnick Street.

The 50-year-old and long-serving employee became ill at work and decided to drive herself home on July 20, but shortly into the journey her car veered off the road onto a verge.

Post-mortem examination results received by the family show that a heart problem was the most likely cause of death.

Her husband, Bert, 52, said his wife was his “whole world”.

He said: “I kept phoning her and phoning her, saying, ‘Just pick up, Babs, so I know you’re alright. Please’.”

rebecca.gray@ eveningtimes.co.uk