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Who was Betty Sue Lynn?
Betty Sue Lynn was the oldest daughter of country legend Loretta Lynn and her husband Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. She was born on November 26, 1948, and was one of six children in the Lynn family. She was also the niece of country singer Crystal Gayle and the cousin of country trio Stealing Angels.
Betty Sue Lynn was not a public figure like her mother, but she was involved in her mother’s career as a songwriter and a right-hand. She co-wrote some of Loretta Lynn’s hits, such as “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)” and “Don’t Come Home A-Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind)”. She also helped her mother with fan mail and other tasks.
Betty Sue Lynn was married twice and had two daughters, Lynn Markworth and Audrey Dyer. She also had five grandchildren. She lived in Waverly, Tennessee, near her mother’s ranch in Hurricane Mills.
How did Betty Sue Lynn die?
Betty Sue Lynn died on July 29, 2013, at the age of 64. According to Heavy.com, the cause of death was complications from emphysema, a chronic lung disease that affects the ability to breathe. Emphysema is often caused by smoking or exposure to air pollution.
Emphysema is a type of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which is a group of lung conditions that make it hard to exhale air from the lungs. This leads to shortness of breath, coughing, wheezing, and fatigue. Emphysema can also damage the heart and other organs.
There is no cure for emphysema, but treatments can help manage the symptoms and improve the quality of life. Some of the treatments include quitting smoking, using inhalers or oxygen therapy, taking medications, and undergoing surgery or lung transplantation.
How did Loretta Lynn and her family react to Betty Sue Lynn’s death?
Loretta Lynn and her family were heartbroken by the loss of Betty Sue Lynn. They issued a statement to the Associated Press saying:
The Lynn Family appreciates all your prayers, love, and support of our family’s loss. Betty was Loretta’s oldest daughter. Betty leaves two daughters Lynn Markworth and Audrey Dyer.
Loretta Lynn also posted a message on her Facebook page thanking her fans for their thoughts and prayers. She wrote:
The Lynn Family appreciates all your prayers, love, and support of our family’s loss. Betty was Loretta’s oldest daughter. Betty leaves two daughters Lynn Markworth and Audrey Dyer.
Loretta Lynn received condolences from many fellow country stars, such as Reba McEntire, Rodney Atkins, Martina McBride, and Dolly Parton. They expressed their sympathy and admiration for Loretta Lynn and her family.
Betty Sue Lynn’s death was not the first tragedy that Loretta Lynn had to face. She had already lost her oldest son, Jack Benny Lynn, in 1984. He drowned in the Duck River near the family’s ranch at the age of 34. Loretta Lynn’s husband, Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn, died in 1996 after a long battle with diabetes and heart problems.
Despite these losses, Loretta Lynn continued to perform and record music. She is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful female country singers of all time. She has won four Grammy Awards, eight Country Music Association Awards, 12 Billboard Music Awards, and many other honors. She is also a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Conclusion
Betty Sue Lynn was the oldest daughter of country legend Loretta Lynn and her husband Oliver “Doolittle” Lynn. She died on July 29, 2013, at the age of 64 from complications of emphysema. She was a songwriter and a right-hand for her mother, as well as a loving mother and grandmother herself. Her death saddened Loretta Lynn and her family, as well as many fans and friends in the country music community. Betty Sue Lynn will be remembered for her contribution to country music and her devotion to her family.
