Betty Lynn memories

[Jeff Koontz]

We are all sad from the news of Betty Lynn's passing. I was very fortunate to 
get to spend time with her over the years and am grateful to so many people in 
Mount Airy who took care of Betty while she lived there. Here are some of my 
good memories of Betty...

I first met Betty on a cold day in December in the early 2000's at a cast 
reunion event in Danville or Salem VA. I arrive way too early and noticed Betty 
sitting by the door smoking a cigarette. It was really cold so we chatted about 
the weather (insert "even high school kids" quote) since she was living in 
Southern California and I didn't expect her to be outside. She told me about 
growing up Kansas and being used to the cold and how much she enjoyed coming to 
different Mayberry events.

After she moved to Mount Airy, she met our dog Rosie and always asked about her 
over the years and even called us after she passed away. 

Claire and I got married in Mount Airy and Betty was kind enough to accept our 
invitation to attend. She really enjoyed sitting next to our friend from 
Charleston, SC at dinner and listening to his southern accent. He still talks 
about getting a kiss on the jaw from her 13 years ago.

Betty's memory was amazing. She and I were going through her vast array of 
promotional and other "Hollywood" photos from her time before and during TAGS 
and she had a story to tell about every one of them. Her memory is better than 
mine because I don't recall any specifics, but was impressed when she started 
talking about "this movie was directed by _. His wife and he also" 
She remember so many details! We will always think of Thelma Lou when we see 
her, but she did a lot of acting in her career.

Betty loved cheeseburgers! Her favorites in Mount Airy changed over the years, 
but The Loaded Goat made the list. 

Cross Creek Country Club affectionately called her favorite cocktail "The 
Betty." It was a simple drink of Scotch on the rocks in a tall glass and a 
plate of lemon slices. She never had more than one and just kept squeezing 
lemons in as the evening progressed.

When I went to Franklin Canyon Reservoir, I called Betty about having lunch 
(she was still living in Culver City). She was not able to join us, but was 
excited that I was calling from Meyers Lake.

In the "small world" category, I took an FHWA class in Nashville years ago and 
was talking with the instructor afterwards when he mentioned going to SW 
Virginia next to see family. Turns out his mother had moved to Ridgecrest in 
Mount Airy and was good friends with Betty. She sent his kids birthday cards 
and always visited with him and his family when they came to see their mother.


It certainly was special to call her my friend and I will miss her.

Jeff

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RE: Betty Lynn Memories

[Harriet Browder]

I got the sweetest hug from Betty Lynn’s first year at Mayberry Days. I was in 
the Emporium and spotted her walking towards me. I smiled and stepped over to 
let her pass by. She said “You have the cutest dimples.” And she reached her 
arms out for a hug. I’ll never forget that brief moment.  She always seemed so 
delicate, I was afraid I’d break her in a hug.  Fond memories of our sweet 
Betty at Mayberry Days.

Harriet, the chicken thief
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Thelma Lou

[H S]

The closest I ever got to Betty Lynn was at one years Mayberry Days parade. I 
yelled at her when she passed by " Barney Messed Up moving to Raleigh !
Heres a picture from a friend which includes below the picture some details.

https://pbase.com/image/172057254
[https://a4.pbase.com/g12/76/350776/3/172057254.TgAVORTE.jpg]
Thelma Lou.jpg by Holland Shoaf
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Holland


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