GALVESTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A family member of Susan Watford told ABC News they are remembering the woman killed aboard the MSC Seascape Cruise Ship as a devoted mother who had a difficult upbringing and left the Amish community.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation identified Susan Watford as the victim found dead aboard the cruise ship shortly after it had departed from the Galveston port on Monday.

Susan's husband, 48-year-old Jason Watford, has been identified by authorities as the suspect in the chilling case.