She was a teacher before entering the International Training College at Denmark Hill, London, to become a full-time Officer of The Salvation Army. She married the 18th General of The Salvation Army, Shaw Clifton, in 1967.
Before becoming a permanent officer with The Salvation Army, she worked as an educator and later attended the International Training College at Denmark Hill, London. In 1967, she wed the 18th General of The Salvation Army, Shaw Clifton.