A WOMAN was tragically found dead in her Barrhead home as police launched a search for her family. 

Marie Copeland died at her home in Saunders Court at the age of 48.

Her body was discovered on Friday and police are now looking to track down her relatives. 

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It's believed her mother and father were called Cecelia and John Copeland and that her mother's maiden name was Campbell. 

Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the woman's death. 

Anyone who has knowledge of Marie’s relatives is asked to contact the Administration Department at London Road Police Office via 101 during office hours Monday to Friday or email GreaterGlasgowDASU@scotland.pnn.police.uk.