Janie Diggety (nee' Lilly) is the daughter of Leo and Lillian Lilly, the sister of Lydia Pearson, the wife of JoJo Diggety, the mother of Ned Diggety and aunt of Pepper Ann and Moose Pearson. She is an an ex-Green Beret. Her role in the series is giving Pepper Ann support and helping her solve her problems.