Photo courtesy of Holy Cross Cemetery and Mortuary - Culver City
1926 - 2021
Elizabeth Ann Theresa “Betty” Lynn, age 95, of Mount Airy, N.C., died peacefully in Surry County on Saturday, October 16, 2021, after a brief illness. Betty was an actress best known for her portrayal of Thelma Lou, Barney Fife’s sweetheart on The Andy Griffith Show. After living in Los...
Read MoreI grew up watching Andy Griffith show, and still watch him the show everyday. Thelma was my favorite character, only wish I could have met her in real life. R.I.P. sweet lady.
Jacqueline
March 05, 2025 | Other
I grew up watching the Andy Griffith Show. Thelma Lou was my favorite character. As a young boy i had a crush on her. I always though if Barney doesn't marry her I will. Rest in peace beautiful lady.
William Savatski
February 14, 2025 | Pewaukee, WI
My husband and I met Ms Betty at the Andy Griffith Museum in Mt Airy. She was a special lady, so gracious and kind. A memory I will always cherrish.
Donna/Jimmy Swanger
February 13, 2025 | Dallas, NC
I thought Thelma Lou was so beautiful, wore the most stylish clothes, and was such a great comedic actress.
Gidget Hrobowski
September 07, 2024 | Other
Betty lynn was a kind and caring person one of the great actors of our generation
kerry creamer
July 31, 2023 | Other
Beautiful, beautiful lady! Thank you for sharing your life with us.
Severita & Fernando Sanchez
June 09, 2023 | Laredo, TX | Friend
Such a Funny Lady with a Warm Heart. She Entertained all of us who watched her.
Brenda Rogers
May 06, 2023 | Other
What a wonderful woman. A true blessing to us all.
Angie
May 05, 2023
LYNN began her career as a performer by touring with the USO during WWII. Back in the states after the war, she appeared on Broadway and signed a movie contract with 20th Century Fox. She appeared in several movies in the 1940s and '50s, including "June Bride" and "Cheaper by the Dozen." In 1960, Lynn landed a regular TV role on "Texas John Slaughter" before" being cast as Thelma Lou on "The Andy Griffith Show." She continued to appear on "Andy Griffith" in a recurring role for six seasons....
Jennifer Baribault
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