Hi everyone! This is Dootsie’s granddaughter from her KZfaq page that I run for her. I wanted to let you all know how much all the comments mean to her. Thank you so so much for all your kind words, it means the world to hear from all of you that she has touched. We sit and read the comments together and just cry happy tears over some of your stories. Mamaw prays for each and every one of you. She is so thankful, she feels like she has thousands of new friends. She is everything to us, and I’m so humbled that she has lightened some of your days as well. And Mark, thank you for having her and sharing her with the world. Mamaw thinks the world of you and now she loves to watch your videos and keep up with you and prays you’re always safe in your travels! ❤️

I am her grandson. I can't tell you how heartwarming it is to see all the wonderful comments on here. She is the most authentic person you will ever meet and I have always admired her for that. She is the greatest blessing of my life and I am thankful for her everyday. Love you mamaw!

This is my late stepdads sister! She is such a beautiful, humble, and very wholesome human being. I spent many summers up at their family holler.

Finally an interview with someone who isn't broken! Good to hear a wholesome story

The casual shotgun in the corner is awesome. Bless this lady.

How refreshing to listen to wholesome human being who has worked hard and got on with her life without complaint.

She is what the foundation of this nation is all about. Anchor holds of morality and living through some bad times and good times self sustaining without blame, resentment, or victimhood. Great interview. Keep on singing!

Such a precious lady. She hasn't let the world mold her. Probably one of the few who is truly happy with life. She's a real blessing. Thanks, Mark, for this priceless interview!

I'm pentecostal and live in the Applachian mountains. I can tell you this is the best and most true form of our culture. I loved this interview. God bless this woman.

OMG did she ever blow my mind when she started singing and playing guitar at the end. Wow you are a wonderful lady and a darn good singer, WOW.

This little lady blows me away. How genuine and sincere she is. Her biggest regret is making Grandma walk too far. I would love to visit Appalachia one day. Great interview Mark.

Words can’t express how much this interview and that song has touched my heart.

Dootsie! You were holding out on us with your soft spoken interview then we hear this powerful singing voice! Yes ma’am!

OMG, I loved her singing ... she definitely puts her heart and soul into her performance!

THAT SONG AT THE END THOUGH!! Did not see this coming! What a great voice and an amazing interview.

This woman represents the absolute best of humanity. I typically don't like and am very critical of humans, but when seeing someone like this just feels my heart with joy

Mark needed this one more than us. What a beautiful soul.

When she started singing, I was like WHAAAAAAT??? 😮 Holy moly what a voice

All my people are from Eastern Kentucky, and I can tell you that you won't meet a group of more humble down to earth good natured people than the folks from this region. God bless this sweet angel. Zane from Tennessee

I'm from NC . I have known women like her my whole life. When that generation is gone, We Are In Trouble. The most kind and real people you will ever meet. What a beautiful woman. When you ask her if she's traveled anywhere and she said I don't have no desire to go nowhere . She just happy in her own world. I think that's cool.

I have never commented before; but let me tell you, when she started singing…something woke up within me & struck me like lightning to my very core. Chills instantly from head to toe. My Momma was from Appalachia & I lost her when I was 11. I’m about to be 40 in August & hearing her talk, her love of family through all the hardships, her faith, her experiences & just mostly her desire to be in those mountains…man, after all these years it just brought up feelings I ain’t felt since I was a little girl. Thank you for this interview, Mark. She is a blessed treasure, as are you. Thank you. 🖤

That was such a great choice to interview Dootsie. Please continue to seek out more people like Dootsie . We need to feel good about our country and to be exposed to those that aren’t plagued by addiction and living on the margins. It’s too depressing. I thank you for the work you have done but I’d love to see you continue to pursue more of America’s quiet heroes, those who have lived a plain and honest life. We just need to see that ❤

That’s why I loved working with the elderly as a caregiver….the stories they would tell were truly amazing. She reminds me of some of my former female residents….she’s blessed in many ways that many people aren’t…..cherish the elderly and their stories. They are the history of our nation.

This beautiful woman knows of whom she is singing. That's why it is so powreful. God Bless her soul.

Just and old Kentucky boy here. Awesome interview, she’s a great representation of one of the toughest and most resilient generations to walk the earth. I’m proud you are interviewing some more of us Kentuckians!

Didn't feel the need to comment until this beautiful lady started singing and playing her heart out. Love you girlfriend, Keep Rocking for Our King, Jesus.❤

As a European, when i think of " true Americans ", i think of this beautifully authentic, sweet lady. Thank you so much for this interview Dootsie ❤ hugs from Cork Ireland 🇮🇪

she started crying and I just wanted to hug her, such a sweet lady 😢

What a beautiful, wise and articulate woman. ...from a 73-year-old woman in central California. Dootsie is rich beyond measure, blessed with a good upbringing, devoted family and strong faith.

This is one of my favorites by far. I loved it. She is so pure and so sweet. She grew up poor and only have little education but the love that was there, she wouldn't change a thing.

Oh my goodness .... Dootsie is such a treasure. I could listen to her all day. Broke my heart when her voice choked up remembering the difficult time of illness and loss in her life.

This is one wonderful lady! She represents the backbone of this country. Even up in the Northeast where I am, it was common back then for people not to finish school. My mom only went to the 3rd grade and her handwriting was a beautiful copperplate script. They learned more by 3rd grade at that time than many high school graduates learn today. She is a gem.

King Jesus, hallelujah!! This woman is on fire. Thank you, Mark, for featuring her. Started my day with a smile on my face and in my heart.

The world would sure be a happier place if people were more like this lovely lady ❤️ Bless her!

This one got me emotional. My precious mom was born the same year as Dootsie and we lost her last July. We are from the next county over from where this was filmed and it felt like I was listening to mom. The stories she told were so similar to stories I've heard mom and her sisters tell. Thank you so much for this one.

This is one of my absolute favorite interviews. She is such a sweet soul and shows the beautiful part of country folk. I love her bluegrass gospel song. That's what I grew up on. ❤

When she started singing...I got the biggest smile on my face and joy in my heart. God bless her 🙏😁

The difference between her speaking voice and when she started singing about the lord at first brought a great big smile across my face and then tears of joy. Her enthusiasm and love just poured out of and her voice was unexpected and beautiful 💚

Love this interview. This is the way the majority of the older folks are in Appalachia. They grew up just the way this sweet lady is talking about. People were much kinder, more humble, helped each other, and cared for each other more back then. My grandparents always asked anyone who came to their house if they were hungry or wanted something to eat.

Wow, I wasn't expecting that voice out of here. She is great!!!

Bless her heart what a woman. My 40 week pregnant self just cried and cried listening to her sing and play the guitar. My whole family is from Kentucky and there is just nothing as sweet as their souls. Thank you for this Mark.

Mark the consensus among us all is Please please do more of these wholesome people video’s!! It is so refreshing to know that this earth still has some good people in it. Dootsie is definitely one of em!!!❤

The same pure voice of mother Maybelle Carter. Love the style and sincerity of her song.

Love this interview with Dootsie! So lovely. She is such a sweet lady who has had a fulfilling life. Lost my mom in 2019 due to a vehicle accident. Miss her so much. Love listening to Dootsie play and sing. Dootsie is the same age as my Mom. Thanks for sharing.

I got teary eyed listening to her. She told my moms story of growing up. They were poor with a dozen kids. Maybe for Christmas they got a piece of fruit and some candy and were grateful for it. they had oil lamps and toted water. God bless this lady with a long and healthy life

Her singing brought tears to my eyes. Another example of how simplicity seems to persevere the hearts of some amazing people. Life changing for me!

We're from Wirt County West Virginia, my momma was born in Braxton County 1929, she's a healthy 95, still plays and sings in church and full of all the old stories from her childhood. What a blessing she's been in my life. She's a Rosie Riveter Gal, from Musical family. Grandpa, Emory Calvin Bailey, is on utube playing fiddle at the old folks festival in and Glenville State University.

LOVED her singing!! So soulful, authentic and confident! And her delivery!! You bet!!

The world needs more Dootsie in it! Please keep posting videos of her ❤

I could listen to this beautiful lady's voice all day long ♥️ Thank you for sharing part of your fascinating story!

She reminds me of my granny. God, I miss her. I think this interview was wonderful. The world needs more people like her in it

Hallelujah! Sis Dootsie your singing made me shout! Praise God!! Glory! Bless you.

Wow, what a beautiful soul, she fed my spirit this morning. I wish America would go back to this type of wholesomeness and good values.

I’m from Jackson County and hearing the soft spoken Appalachian grandma voice brings back so many memories with my great grandma🥰

I am just speechless, at the beauty and spirit of this woman. Appalachian people are often depicted negatively and marginalized, thank you Mark for this video. I cried when she talked about losing her husband from cancer. My Grandfather recently passed from cancer (on my birthday! such is the circle of life) at age 94. He was the son of eastern European immigrants who came here in 1915 and worked the Appalachian coal mines in PA, he had a hard childhood but never complained and always saw the sunny side of life. I am so proud of my hard-working blue collar Appalachian roots. Dootsie is so amazing, watching her, I felt like she is my family.

I think this was my favorite interview yet. Love her so much, when she started singing.....ugh. When someone that obviously didnt have much as far as worldly things, says she has had a great life means so much and teaches us all what is important, family and love.

OMG, when she started singing, CHILLS! This is the best story you have done so far on your channel!

By far, the sweetest kindest person you’ve ever video interviewed

She is such a sweet soul. I love listening to my elders talk about their lives.

What a special, wonderful lady! I grew up in a smaller town (I’m 52 and we had a party line when I was a kid) and knew so many people that were a lot like her. I miss them all so much, as many of them have passed on. I could listen to her all day! She is a true treasure! ❤

Please do more interviews like this. She’s lovely.

Oh my goodness ! I’m a NICU nurse and worked a 12 hour night shift and I sure did need to hear some Jesus!

Miss Dootsie, you can sing and play the heck outta that guitar! God bless your sweet heart!! Happy Mother’s Day!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

The world needs a trillion more Dootsie's! What an absolute ray of sunshine she is. Very worthwhile human being. I would love to get to know her and her beautiful, talented soul!!❤

I actually cried during the song, so much passion, faith and love.

Something about them Appalachian people! Such strong and beautiful souls! This South MS girl could sit and talk with Dootsie all day! Having lost my momma to cancer July will be 4 years ago I too cried when she started crying about having lost her husband, my heart went out to her. Lord touch her and bless her!

I have to say that this is probably One of the best and I mean best episodes that you have ever shared. Thank you so much. What a wonderful lady amazing.!

She's a breath of fresh air ... sweet lady!

I could sit and listen to our elders and hear their stories for hours. This is by far one of my favorites to watch. Thanks for sharing.

This beautiful lady has lifted my heart.

What a beautiful humble and loving woman, this world needs more of them, to bad rhe old school is fading away !!!

Loved this interview. My grandma lived in Kentucky Appalachian. She married my grandpa and they moved to Tennessee. Do more of these interviews. In this evil world this video put a smile on my face and heart❤️

Holy shit, give the beautiful woman a music contract. Broke down in tears when she started singing.

omg, that was one of the best interviews, she warmed my heart and when she started singing tears of joy ran down my cheeks. i was feeling down today but now I feel better, thanks Mark

Wow! My favorite interview yet. She is a breath of fresh air! She reminds me so much of my grandmothers and great-aunts here in Tennessee. Thanks for showing the wonderful side of Appalachia! ❤️

I got chills when she played the guitar and sang, beautiful

I couldn't stop smiling when Dootsie started singing. Thank you for that. She is a precious soul

My favorite interview of yours! Cried and smiled, Lovedddd her! Made me miss my Granny❤️❤️❤️ Thank you for sharing her with us 😍😍😍😍😍😍

I am so glad that I stumbled into this post!!! Dootsie' voice and her song was priceless! THANKS FOR THIS POST♥♥♥

My soul was blessed by Ms.Dootsie and her beautiful song!!!!!!

That was a Beautiful song at the end. Bless Doosie's sweet heart!

I grew up in Perry county , KY ,, i miss my hometown in the mountains ! Such a good life growing up there , sweet lady reminds me so much of my mom , May God bless you !!

Less than two minutes in and this beautiful stranger has made my heart smile. ❤

This is so refreshing to listen to this wholesome human being. I could listen to her talk about her life all day.

Dear Ma’am, Thank you for talking to Mark and to the rest of us. It’s been a pleasure to hear you speak of both the hard times and the good times. We all experience those all over the world. Love to you and yours. Sherry

This is one of the best interviews you have done Mark … thank you!

Im in Kentucky as well, and i truly appreciate the old, lost ways of living. I hope this young lady lives another 20 years and blesses many more people with her simple life ways.

I love the interviews with older people that you have been doing. It's great for these stories to be documented. Wasn't expecting her to belt that song out like that! Thanks, Mark.

I Love this interview. I have watched many of Mark’s videos, but this one really touched me. My Mom used to sing that song, and I loved hearing this beautiful lady sing it. Thank you Mark for this Awesome video!!!!

Mark, this is a wonderful lady and video! I’ve followed you for a few years and seen almost all your videos and the ones from Kentucky are my favourites. They seem to be the most down to earth people and I really like listening to their life stories, some sad some funny and some good, they seem to accept their fate in life and don’t much complain about it. Your interviews excellent . Thank you🇨🇦👍🏼

Water Dogs are also called Mud Puppies in some Places. Really enjoyed this interview. Everything about Dootsie was REAL and SINCERE, including her singing! ♥👍

OMG!!! The people I thought of hearing Doostie’s powerful voice was Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash… WOW. I’ve rewatched this video 3 times. Doostie needs to put her singing and playing her guitar on KZfaq.❤

This is by far the best interview you have ever done! Would be great to hear from more people like Dootsie! She is so wonderful!

In my opinion this is the best of the best of all your videos!! It's a breath of fresh air for a change!!❤❤❤❤

Im in Eastern KY. You have done interviews in my county. Thanks for everything you do Mark. Big fan of yours.

This interview was far too short. What a tremendous blessing she is! Miss Dootsie I felt the Lord smiling while you were singing praises to Him. ♥️

Mark, this is an amazing interview. Dootsie is wonderful. She is so heartwarming, it made me smile to listen to her talk. I have long ago relatives from those mountains, this lady is closer to what my relatives were like, rather than some of the other people that you have interviewed. A variety of the various lifestyles from the area would be good. Judging from the comments, I bet that people might like to hear more of Dootsie singing. Beautiful!

Dayyum! When she starts playing guitar and singing…WOW!! ❤

Man I did not expect her to sing like that…I got goosebumps! She should make an album!

I love talking to elderly people ❤. We can all learn so much from them. One of my fondest childhood memories is listening to this old man that lived in our small northern town of 500 people. His name was Ned, he lived alone but we all knew him. He was such a sweet person. We use to go to his house to rake his leaves in the fall and he would make us cookies. We would go into his small house, with literally nothing in it, and sit on the floor in front of him in his rocking chair. He would tell us stories about his youth. This was in the early 1960s. He once told us a story about when he was little and his dad was driving the horses and a man in a uniform came walking by. He was a Confederate soldier from the Civil War. He told them the war was over and had been for a few weeks. Ned said they lived very remotely in the south so they didn't get a newspaper or anything for news. Ned said his dad jumped up and down yelling the wars over!! Ned said he was about 4 but remberd it well. To hear a live person talk about meeting a real Civil War soldier was amazing. How blessed we kids were to have a real life history book❤. Ned lived until he was 105 years old. He was tuff but such a REAL man!!! I will never forget him or his life stories ❤...