First starting on the serial in 1974, she had a recurring role as a factory worker until her husband, Jack, (played by Bill Tarmey) first appeared in 1979.
She played the character of Vera for 34 years.
For her role in the soap, she received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2008 British Soap Awards.
She was appointed an MBE in the 2000 Queens Birthday Honours.