Tributes have been paid to a mum-of-three found dead in Drumchapel.

The 51-year-old, named locally as Jeanna Maher, was discovered by police around 6.35pm on Thursday.

An address on Dewar Drive was cordoned off while police investigated the death.

The Drumchapel community have been left shocked following the incident in what is described as a quiet, residential area.

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Jeanna is believed to have lived in the area for over 10 years and worked in Asda Bearsden.

Friends and former colleagues have left messages of condolence for her family, including her three sons.

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Lauren Hunter said: "R.i.p. Jeanna gonna miss your face, Asda won't be the same without you. Anyone who knew her would agree that she was one of the nicest people ever, would help anyone out and always had a smile on her face. I had the pleasure of knowing her almost 10 years and worked with her for 5 of those."

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Nicola Magee added: "Av know Jeanna for at least 15 years through working on the Goodyear for almost 10 years and then into Asda. Rest easy Jeanna such a horrible world we live in."

Angela Aitken said: "In total shock can't believe it my neighbour for many years when I stayed in Kinfauns Drive, lovely lady great friend. rip Jeanna."

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Anne Cameron posted: "OMG such sad news brought up with Jeanna during my school years then saw her most days on my way home from work in Asda Bearsden always had a smile on her face and always said hello. RIP lovely lady. Thoughts are with all the family friend's and colleagues."

Police have yet to confirm the cause of death.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland, said: “Around 6.45pm on Wednesday 26 September 2018 the body of a 51-year-old woman was found within a property on Dewar Drive, Glasgow.

“Emergency services attended and enquiries are ongoing.”