Lavone Harris, the unrelated retired lady next door, often watched Lucretia while her parents were at work. Lavone would take Lucretia to the store with her, and spend a lot of time with her. Early on, Lucretia started calling her "Grandma Harris." This is an example of

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Lucretia calling Lavone "Grandma Harris" is an example of fictive kinship, which refers to relationships that are not based on blood or marriage but are treated as if they are. In this case, Lucretia and Lavone have developed a close bond through spending time together, and Lucretia has given Lavone an honorary title of "Grandma."

Lavone Harris, the Unrelated Retired Lady Next Door, Often Watched