After her husband died she had to raise nine children by herself.things were tough but she got through it.she loved to play tickets and loved country music.her favorites were Kitty Wells,Patsy Cline and Jim Reeves.she came from a big family herself.She always gave to her kids and went without.even when they grew up.she didn't have much but if her kids needed something she gave it to them.She was a very caring person.