People's names have always been one of my weak spots. I talk to some of my neighbors, but I couldn't tell you their names.
The elder knew everybody. And, about everybody. She collected donations for funerals or for folks having a hard time. It was impressive. But, she wasn't a gossip. She would only say something to you about a neighbor if you asked, and only what was pertinent to a given situation. But, if you needed to know something, she was the source.
She was amazing.