A beloved mother who "gave her life to her kids" was found dead at her home after excessive alcohol consumption, a court has heard.

Jean O'Brien, 52, died at home in Tharston due to acute alcohol toxicity and alcoholic liver disease. 

The inquest into her death at Norfolk Coroner's Court heard that Mrs O'Brien "cared deeply for her children and loved ones" but suffered from alcohol addiction.

A statement read out on behalf of Mrs O'Brien's son Charlie, who was in attendance with other family and friends, said Mrs O'Brien would always be the first to help out if her loved ones had any issues.

It added: "Mum gave her life to her kids and all those who she loved.

"She was still heavily involved in mine and my younger brother Ronnie's life, despite us moving away.

"Mum also owned a drainage business with her husband Shaun since 2001 and worked relentlessly to support it, doing long hours and weekends.

"She also cared deeply about animals, at one point owning five dogs and two cats.

The inquest was held on September 24The inquest was held on September 24 (Image: Newsquest)

"Unfortunately mum suffered from alcohol addiction and despite having many periods where she'd give up drinking for months at a time, I noticed it was getting worse during Christmas last year."

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A cleaner for Mrs O'Brien found her laying face down in the hallway of her home on the morning of March 29 this year.

She called 999 and was advised to give CPR while paramedics travelled to the house. However, Mrs O'Brien was declared deceased at the scene with rigor mortis having already set in.

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Area coroner Johanna Thompson said Mrs O'Brien was a "hard working business owner who was a very caring and supportive mother".

She added: "There were previous attempts to seek out help with her alcohol addiction and she had recognised the need to get help just a couple of days before her death."

She concluded Mrs O'Brien died an alcohol-related death.

Area coroner, Johanna Thompson, concluded Mrs O'Brien died an alcohol-related deathArea coroner, Johanna Thompson, concluded Mrs O'Brien died an alcohol-related death (Image: Newsquest)