What happened to Opey's mother on the Andy Griffith Show?

@coolseeds (3919)
United States
March 28, 2007 12:55am CST
I just asked my girlfriend what happened to Opey's mom. She said I don't know, MyLot. So I am asking you guys. What happened to Opey's mother?
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
29 Mar 07
They mentioned once that Andy was a widow. I think it was in the pilot episode, also the only episode in which they mention that andy and barney are cousins.
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@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
29 Mar 07
With family controlling the police force this might be some kind of a Mayberry cover up. Someone call Internal Affairs.
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@cyntrow (8523)
• United States
29 Mar 07
LOL. I actually think it's the only way Barney could get a job. Bless his heart
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@coolseeds (3919)
• United States
29 Mar 07
LOL. I am sure of it.
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• United States
5 Apr 07
I have to admit ignorance on this one...I do know she passed away at some point, maybe in childbrith. Divorce would have been out of the question at the time the series was made.