[PLMerite]

“It took her a while, but I’d say she figured out life better than most.”

Except that part about crossing the street.

[Lonesome in Massachussets]

It might have been intentional. She was in physical pain, something of a burden to her husband, had accomplished all she wanted. She may not have looked forward to sequel she had promised. She may have decided to take Scarlet’s future with her.