She is survived by her only child Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, a multi term Minister in the Government. The continuity of community service in the family was a great source of pride and satisfaction to her. Plagued by diabetes later in her life, despite the limitations this condition imposed on her, she delighted in receiving guests at her home in Apia, the capital. Her grace and renowned personal presence and beauty was with her to the end, and never deserted her throughout her fruitful and busy life.