DEAR MISS MANNERS: I need to attend the funeral of a family member, and I’m dreading having to encounter a person who did very evil things to the deceased while they were alive, taking advantage of their age and good nature.

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This person controlled the deceased, poisoned her mind against her own children and leeched off her financially.

I cut off all contact with this person years ago, and now I’m afraid that I will have to face her.

I have no intention of initiating any conversation with her, but what do I do if she initiates one with me? In public, she loves to act like she’s a wonderful, friendly person. It’s part of her scam.

Can I just turn and walk away if she approaches me? She’s truly an evil, despicable individual. Still, I don’t want to create a scene at a fu

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