Sovanasy lived on the 1400 block of Peterson Avenue.
Detectives believe she was killed shortly before family members found her, but they have not determined a motive for the murder.
She was the matriarch of her family, which includes seven children and 25 grandchildren.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Long Beach Police Department at (562) 570-7244.
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