![]() He passing brought words of affection from many who knew her. Betty’s performances onscreen and the memories of her by those who were fortunate to meet her and know her will enable those feelings to continue.” Betty brought so much joy and love to so many people. “It was clear from our first encounter that faith, family, friends and-very, very importantly-her fans are the things that meant the most to her. “It has been my tremendous honor and joy to work with Betty and to be her friend for many years,” said Tanya Jones, Surry Arts Council executive director. Those who knew Lynn were quick to share their condolences after her death became public. “Everything they bring, I try to sign it,” she said. “People drive from all over to get here.”Īnd while the Surry Arts Council has photos on hand for autographs, Betty says she never quite knows what someone will bring in for her signature. She said during a Friday autograph session she might see visitors from California, Illinois, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, the Carolinas and other states. “I meet so many people,” the late actress said in 2016. More than simply giving time to the fans, Betty says her time there was good for her, too. The people are so good - they love the show so much,” the 90-year-old actress said in that interview, when talking of “The Andy Griffith Show.” “They give you a big lift, actually - even if I’m not feeling too well.” “I feel happy when I’m with them,” the longtime actress said of her time with the fans during an interview with The Mount Airy News in September 2016. On the days she was scheduled to be at the museum, fans flocked to the facility, often forming lines that stretched well down the sidewalk outside the building.Īs much loved as she was by the fans, Lynn returned that affection, always spending time chatting with them, sharing Mayberry memories, and making sure she was available even on days she may have been a little under the weather. She regularly held autograph sessions at The Andy Griffith Museum. In 2007, after attending Mayberry Days in Mount Airy, she decided to move to Andy Griffith’s hometown on a permanent basis, and she made Mount Airy her home until her passing. In 1990 she began to be a regular participant in a number of show reunions and Mayberry-themed events around the country. Lynn was much beloved among Andy Griffith Show family. ![]() (Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council)īetty Lynn, the actress best known for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, Barney Fife’s sweetheart on “The Andy Griffith Show,” passed away late Saturday night after a brief illness. Betty Lynn, who played Thelma Lou (center) passed away Saturday. ![]() In one of the more popular episodes of The Andy Griffith Show, Barney’s First Car, characters Andy Taylor, Thelma Lou, Barney Fife, Gomer, and Aunt Bee climb into Barney’s car for a Sunday drive. (Photo courtesy of Hobart Jones, Surry Arts Council) Patrick’s Day, Betty Lynn (center) smiles for a picture while meeting with some of her fans during one of her regular monthly appearances at The Andy Griffith Museum. ![]() (Photo by Kenny Hooker/Dressed in green to celebrate St. (Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council)īetty Lynn while she was volunteering with the USO. You might need to use it.” Lynn said she kept the gun on her hip during the day and slept with it under her pillow at night. Marines captain with the instructions “Take this. The gun she is wearing is not a prop - it was given to her by a U.S. (Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council)īetty Lynn on a USO tour. (Hobart Jones photo)īetty Lynn during the unveiling of her portrait. ![]() (Photo courtesy Surry Arts Council)īetty Lynn shows a keepsake ornament designed for her 95th birthday in August. Betty Lynn during a Mayberry Days parade. ![]()
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