I Still Dream About You by Fannie Flagg

I Still Dream About You: A Novel - Maggie Fortenberry plans to end her life.  Before she does, she makes sure all lose ends are tied.  This includes paying bills, closing accounts, and giving all her money away.  However, before she is able to complete her plans, her friend Brenda convinces her to attend a show a week later.  Maggie uses the time to fine tune her plans.  Then, Maggie gets the listing on Crestview, a magnificent mansion on Red Mountain.  As Maggie continues to plan, we learn about the lives of Hazel, Maggie’s midget boss, Brenda, and Ethel, her coworkers and the Crocker’s, the original owners of Crestview.