She is said to be very no-nonsense, though she is still a friendly and charismatic spirit. Having lived on the outskirts of Appaloosa Plains for a large portion of her life, she wants to maintain the old charm of the town, and to protect its rich history from the recent inrush of businessmen and city-slickers like the Singletons and Bedlingtons. Therefore, she's taken a job in local politics, in the hope that her reputation will let her sway the residents to help preserve Appaloosa Plains.