A 56-year-old woman stabbed to death at her home was "beautiful inside and out", her devastated children have said.
Paula Leather was discovered fatally injured at the house on Tinling Close, Prescot, in the early hours of Monday morning.
She had been stabbed multiple times to the head and neck and died a short time later.
Today, her distraught loved ones described her as having a "smile to light up the world."
In a statement, they said: "Our gorgeous mum has sadly been taken away from us in the most tragic of circumstances.
"Paula was beautiful inside and out; so kind, so loving and she was the person that was there for everyone.
"She was the mum of Jason, Jessica and Matthew and the proudest nanny to her first grandson.
"Paula was devoted to siblings Karen, Ian and Peter, to her large loving family and to her wonderful friends.
"She was a beautiful soul within her community with a smile to light up the world.
"Mum will be missed beyond words but the life, the love and the memories we shared together will live on forever."
The family also urged anyone fearing for their safety at home to speak out and get help and call police on 999 if they are in danger.
They added: "As a family and in the memory of our beautiful mum Paula, we would like to take this opportunity to raise awareness to the support out there."
Paula's husband, George Leather, 60, was charged with murder on Tuesday.
He appeared before magistrates earlier this week in Liverpool for a short court hearing that lasted just a few minutes.
Leather was wearing a grey tracksuit and spoke only to confirm his name, address, and date of birth.
Leather, of Tingling Close, Prescot, was remanded in custody.
The case will be heard in Liverpool Crown Court tomorrow.
Tributes to Paula have been left outside her home by devastated neighbours.
A bouquet and note from a friend was also left at the police cordon.
