In reality, Frances Bavier (who played Aunt Bee) was something of a snob and prima donna who didn’t get along with anyone on the cast of the Griffith show, except Jim Nabors. She behaved the same way when she retired to Siler City, NC. When she passed away in the late 80s, none of her costars attended the funeral and most of her neighbors stayed away as well.
Who knew? Aunt Bea...atch!