A GREAT-GRANDMOTHER from Swindon died in a car crash while on the way to visit the graves of her husband and son.

The family of 75-year-old Sheila Gillett paid tribute to her and thanked the emergency services and civilians who responded to the tragic incident.

Sheila's silver Ford Mondeo collided with Marlborough Town Hall in the town's high street just before 1.45pm on Saturday.

Her sons David and Paul said: "Mum was a loving, kind and caring mother, grandmother and great grandmother taken from us far too early.

"She was driving through Marlborough on Saturday to visit her deceased husband and son's grave, on her husband's birthday.

"She was immensely proud of her large family who find the loss of such a wonderful family member a huge, sudden shock. Sheila will be sorely missed by everyone in the family and by everyone that knew her.

"She is now together with her beloved husband and son. Rest in peace.

"We'd like to sincerely thank all those who responded to the incident be they on duty, off duty or simply passersby."

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said the force's thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call 101 and quote log number 195 of July 25.