An elderly woman was found dead in a small roadside motel after staff grew concerned when she stopped answering calls. Police say she died peacefully in her sleep, with no signs of foul play.
She had checked in alone and reportedly declined help from social workers earlier in the week. Described as polite but distant, she spent her days reading quietly by the window.
Her passing has sparked reflection on the loneliness many seniors face — and the importance of checking in on those who live alone.
