> Does anybody know's a little more about Akane's mother, her name, her
> backgroud, etc.

here is some info i fished up off  <A 
HREF="http://ranmainfo.simplenet.com/">Ranma 1/2 Library - Your Total 
Information pa...</A> im sorry but im pretty sure this is the best info you 
are going to find on Mrs. Tendo...... 

Mrs. Tendo

Vital Statistics

Name: Mrs. (?) Tendo (Or Tendou)
Age:Approx. 25-30 (at time of death)
Eyes: Black
Hair: Bluish-black
First Appearance (Anime): Like Water For Ranma (flashbacks)
First Appearance (Manga):None (flashbacks only)
Love Interest: Soun Tendo and family
Loved by: Soun and Tendo family
Rivals/Opponents: No one


Profile: Not much is known about Mrs. Tendo, the late wife of Soun Tendo and 
the Tendo daughters. She died when the Tendo sisters were very young, and 
thus is not in the regular series, except in passing conversation. It is 
known, however, that she was a very good cook, and taught Kasumi everything 
she knows.

Personality: Again, not much is known, but from what the Tendos say, she was 
a very gentle and kind woman, who loved her family dearly. The Tendos respect 
and love her greatly, even after her untimely death.