Betty Lynn | 93

Betty Lynn is known as Deputy Barney’s girlfriend, Thelma Lou, on The Andy Griffith Show. During the ‘40s and ‘50s, Betty appeared in several movies. This includes Sitting Pretty, June Bride, Meet Me in Las Vegas, and the original Cheaper by the Dozen. Betty has always been loved by fans all over the world for her charm like the girl next door. This kind of popular has lasted decades ago to the present, and she has always responded to the fans’ expectations to meet with them every week.

Later on, Betty retired from the industry and moved to Mount Airy, North Carolina in 2006. Fun fact: Mount Airy is also Andy Griffith’s hometown. Betty Lyn stated that the longer she lived there, the more she saw things that must have inspired Griffith for the show. Now in retirement, her financial investments are helping her lead a good life.