THE family of Angela Ward issued a photo of her and paid tribute as police continued their murder investigation.
In a statement, her parents said she was "much loved" and was "taken too soon" from them.
Miss Ward, 27, was found injured at her flat in Critchley Street, Ilkeston, at 9pm on Sunday. She was taken to hospital and died a short time later.
A family statement, issued through Derbyshire Police, said: "To our much-loved daughter Angela, who will be dearly missed and forever in our hearts.
"Never forgotten, you were taken too soon from us.
"Love and kisses Mum, Dad, brother Paul and all the family."
Ian Meakin, 49, of Critchley Street, Ilkeston, has been charged with Miss Ward's murder.
He appeared at Nottingham Crown Court yesterday and was remanded in custody until May 21 for a bail hearing at the same court.
