Appalachian Woman interview-Dootsie

[@dootsierose256]

Hi everyone! This is Dootsie’s granddaughter from her KZbin 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! ❤️

[@irieone100]

Finding this interview blessed me tonight! I have listened/watched her videos for a while. I grab a mandolin a play along singing praise to the Lord! May God continue to bless you folks in Jesus' name!

[@tuuliachance312]

A great interview.Thank you and big thank you for Dootsie .There is such a strenght in your song dear Dootsie 🔥 You are an excample and encouragement for many .A Life lived trusting God! Praising your saviour !.Thank you grandchildren for making these songs available for the wider audience.Your respect and humility towards your grandmotherl is beautiful. ❤

[@Coconutoilcrazy]

You have an amazing Mamaw! What is her YT channel?

[@Jean-us6ow]

I loved this interview with Dootsie. I first saw her less than two weeks ago. Singing I Got a Home in that Rock. Her beautiful voice was wonderful, I was joyous at hearing this sweet blessing sing. I enjoy hearing people who really love Jesus Christ praising him through song.

[@OurBackwoodsHomestead]

She is a treasure thank God we still have her around. I love her playing and singing as well. I'd love to meet her.

[@justenufftolose]

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!

[@heatheral-hammadi3046]

What did she say her religion is? Close to Pentecostal?

[@elizabethlemke6058]

She's amazing. She was wonderful to listen too.

[@kathymclain2632]

Precious

[@_Clem_H_Fandango_]

Does mamaw have an album? She’s killin’ it, she’s got a female Johnny Cash vibe going. And her song is catchy as heck

[@stacibruce1975]

Nothing sweeter of a blessing in life from God than our Appalachian Mamaws! I had one too & we lost her in Sept at 92 yrs young! I live in Western NC Appalachian Mountains!

[@joecramer7818]

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.

[@MichaeljFalo]

Your are so lucky to have her. She just changed my life. PLEASE record her and share and sell her song with the world!!

[@joecramer7818]

@@MichaeljFalo She has a channel! @dootsierose256

[@evadees5833]

She made me cry real tears when she started singing and strumming. Please tell her she made my whole day. What a beautiful soul.

[@joecramer7818]

@@MichaeljFalo I really appreciate those kind words! She would be so happy to see all of these beautiful comments about her. She is the true definition of a genuine loving person.

[@kathymclain2632]

Precious lady

[@RedneckHillbilly-ho9md]

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.

[@TheOdis45]

I said the same thing. She definitely has a pair of lungs!

[@Stinky0204]

She's great!

[@gailmattingly9604]

She was just great !! Loved her singing and playing the guitar. Bless her ❤️

[@heatherp.1320]

I was about to say the same! Full body chills!

[@makeyourself7493]

My dad poured concrete! The hardest workin man Ive ever met!

[@JuliaMoore123]

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.

[@shaunalea823]

Yeah me too, I’m in western NC so we’re in the mountains too. I wasn’t raised holiness but Pentecostal.

[@lulumoon6942]

You said it. 🙏

[@flowerpower3618]

You are very blessed to be in such a place.

[@Izaak-uc5ul]

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

[@staceepayne8787]

Jesus makes everyone brand new! ❤He makes the broken stronger than before! Seek Him!

[@nancybirsch4529]

⁠@@staceepayne8787Amen, Amen and Amen! Newness through the sanctified blood of Christ is the ONLY way to our Father God! The gift of the Holy Spirit from Jesus - IS the actual ppower from which we live and move in the Will of God!

[@GraceGrantedBeliever]

Jesus came for genuine corrupt sinners only. He calls to those in desperate need. He is the great Physician.

[@Christina-yw7go]

I am blessed to meet you.

[@shemcn57]

Everyone is broken. It's part of being human. Leonard Cohen said it best "there's a crack in everything, it's how the light gets in."

[@annofcleavers5791]

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

[@EarthsGeomancer]

How many water dogs did she kill?

[@michaelbays4419]

My uncle lives in Annville Kentucky

[@fifilamoore1718]

@@EarthsGeomancerwhat a silly mean spirted comment

[@silasmarner7586]

She is pure gold. God bless her.

[@chasitybeasley619]

I agree!!

[@CGriffinGo]

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

[@GingerBear22]

I agree! 🫠 Her soul is just precious.

[@badchoices3761]

Good pipes. 👍

[@ryannoel8978]

Better than 99% of modern country

[@drbeavis4211]

My first thought was, 'oh lord I guess I'mma turn it off now' then she started actually singing and I couldn't turn away. It was fantastic, what an interview and song!

[@elidavallejo]

Yes!!! Heartfelt playing and singing! Real music I would say 👍🏼

[@user-ch4ex3yy4l]

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

[@Itsgonnabemayy]

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

[@pim5490]

That's exactly what I thought. She was singing her heart and soul out. Bless 🙌🏽 ❤

[@Itsgonnabemayy]

@@pim5490 she was! It was kind of funny because I was listening but kind of half watching then I heard her start sing and I thought the video changed!

[@robbikarboski6888]

Conviction.she means what she is sharing.ill meet her in paradise.,(with my guitar in hand)❤

[@geedawg1946]

My gosh. I'm in complete love with this precious soul. God gives us these angels disguised as human beings and she is the proof. Reminds me of my own folks. So sweet, honest and sincere. May God continue to bless you

[@flarethecharizard648]

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. 🖤

[@BlueAlien2]

I am sorry about your Momma. She is where you came from and that is as real today as when you were eleven. Blessings!

[@lulumoon6942]

Sorry about your Mama, but she's obviously still with you and inside you. 🙏

[@sandramaiden5498]

I love this sister in Christ. She is a true treasure. I am from Southeastern Kentucky and her life sounds like my family's. My paw, granddaddy, worked in the coal mines and dug Graves for a living. When he was 42 years old he lost both legs when a mining car ran over them. He and Maw had 6 kids at that time and later added 3 more. They always had 2 big gardens, Maw and the girls canned everything that they could. They would raise a hog for meat, they had a cow for milk, chickens and turkeys. I hated that Tom turkey, it always chased me. They had a spring for water and a red cast iron pump on the sink. Sometimes a water dog, crawl dad or a frog would come through with the water. We were always very excited to see one. There's more, but I will stop here. Getting back to Dootsie, hearing her sing that song touched my heart and I cried the whole time that she sung. It truly touched my heart. She is a good woman. GOD love her always.

[@Any-Okra]

I felt that exact same thing. I know what it is , and I believe you do too ❤. If you have roots in the mountains, they'll call to u to come back home. Wether it's a song or just the right scent in the air or a warm breeze. The mountains call us back home more often than we realize.

[@tbbrown5548]

I love your singing.

[@marymurphy1393]

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 🇮🇪

[@Any-Okra]

As a born and raised Appalachian ,let me say Thank You. Our mountain ppl are the salt of the earth . My grandmother was so much like Dootsie . I have ancestors from Ireland according to 23 and me. I believe alot of ppl from the mountains do. Prays for God to bless you and your family with love and joy. May you always know his love for you ❤❤

[@marymurphy1393]

​@for-real-countrygirl4192 your mountain people remind me of us ,here in Ireland. Hard working, neighbourly and all round decent people who would do anything to help someone. As you mentioned earlier "salt of the earth " type of people. And yes, you're correct in saying there's irish who settled in the mountains. ..because it reminded them of home! ❤❤

[@Any-Okra]

@@marymurphy1393 yep yall definitely sound like kin folk . I've always wanted to visit Ireland and God willing I will someday. God bless you and your family

[@marymurphy1393]

Add you'd be soooooo welcome!!!!!

[@sharonsharlow526]

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

[@hannahlinn5556]

Her voice is amazing!!!

[@lesliemarvin160]

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

[@elizabethcoffman8090]

Most absolutely! I am blind, I rely on my hearing and lord can I hear between the lines. As the precious lady was finishing her song and Mark told her thank you that was wonderful I could hear him Trimble and I bet there were tears on his face. That’s the sound of the spirit moving in someone. I will say more but I want to say it in a comment on the actual thread not in a reply but you are correct

[@grannybebeblue]

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.

[@electriclioness4607naga]

I'm from NC as well, and I agree, she seems sweet and authentic

[@jonathanbennett4233]

God is eternal. As generations pass away, he remains. Each of us can impact the world the way Dootsie has by turning to Him and depending on him to make us the best version of the person he created.

[@kyledeitz2760]

I’m from western North Carolina. Haywood county.

[@clayrhye3701]

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!

[@lulumoon6942]

Love Kentuckians 🙏

[@JudyMotto]

Hey my Kentucky brutha. ...she represents well❤️💯

[@ddz1375]

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

[@willsmith39]

Such a weird comment. God bless her because she's got a shot gun? Seems sad to me. She seems a nice lady though.

[@joanieprofitt3893]

​@willsmith39, it's not sad. She lives in the mountains. There's bears out there.

[@laceyelizabeth816]

​@@willsmith39I think he or she was making two different points. They were tickled by the firearm in the back but they also wanted to send blessings.

[@erinwilson3361]

I understand what you mean. It's just a staple of their background. The country folk.. loved everything about this video

[@RudiiAnn]

​@@willsmith39 this is a weirder comment

[@The08211951]

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!

[@GodsavedmefromhellChristisreal]

A lot of the Ozark/arkansas/Missouri area people are still as genuine

[@erinwilson3361]

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.

[@1Whipperin]

One of the very few decent women ever on this channel. Thank you.

[@robynsanaturelover]

Thank you Mark and Dootsie. What a wonderful interview.

[@--_-_-_-74..]

I always told my son. . We might be poor with money but we are rich with love ❤ . Money doesn't make you better it just makes life a little easier. Great interview Thanks .

[@martinmummert5614]

Formal education often ruins people. They end up believing everything they see on TV.

[@1Whipperin]

@martinmummert5614 Formal education in how to be an independent spinster has ruined generations.

[@karendavidson6272]

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 ❤

[@pamfulbright5890]

Amen

[@lulumoon6942]

AMEN TO THIS🙏🕊️

[@brendaz9222]

AGREE 100% 👍 😊

[@TiffanyGroulx]

That's literally why this channel started. To expose people to those living on the margins, dealing with hard issues. If it's too depressing for you, there are plenty of other channels.

[@nikallew50]

​@@TiffanyGroulx Peter Santenello does a great job in showing both sides and many unknown sides. Realy worth checking out.

[@QueenMotherIvory]

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

[@watchwomanonthewall]

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.

[@maryrosecook8507]

I see her gun in the corner !!!

[@ranchstockstray8684]

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!

[@asleepbydawn137]

Oh, here we freaking go! 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@cperm1]

Beautiful comment. Perfectly stated.🥰❤️🙏

[@ES-uf7zp]

Very well put. That is so true.

[@danyi6119]

@@asleepbydawn137you’ns prefer the ilk of biden and kamala per chance, or hilary ‘murder’ clinton better yet the hollywood establishment smh

[@ArkansasSquaw]

What a beautiful comment that sums up perfectly how I feel as well. ❤

[@kittanygames]

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

[@chelseacrum7562]

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.❤

[@jesstandy7098]

Ditto! What a voice.

[@janehilt1376]

AMEN 💯❤

[@williamvillalobos8180]

Yes

[@lynettebodiford3525]

Yes...love that girlfriend keep rocking g out for JESUS!!..Ms.Rose you rock !!🎉❤❤

[@vanessab2726]

King Jesus ❤ Can’t wait for your return! Soon and very soon!

[@michelle_1776]

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

[@jackieransom117]

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.

[@thewholenesshome]

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.

[@brookebowers1229]

and your comment was so sweet and life affirming in of itself - bless your heart - love from Ireland

[@PridelessChickz]

God bless you in the name of Jesus Christ, who is the name above all names & the only way to Heaven❤

[@3ZN357]

You ain’t the only one! It’s that kinship. From wv✌️

[@lulumoon6942]

Blessings to you darling. 🙏🕊️

[@brookebowers1229]

@@3ZN357 country roads , take me home ....

[@eileenfrank3686]

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.

[@phillippledger8841]

Thanks for sharing such a beautiful woman. My grandparents are all gone now. Listening to her reminds me of my granny. She grew up in similar fashion. She had to quit school in 8th grade to help in the fields and take care of the younger siblings. Love on her while yall have her. Life is too short. Bless you Dootsie Rose. Keep on singing and praising the Lord.

[@tonyafoley50]

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

[@shirleyperich1069]

I did too!

[@Mete0ryt]

Same here. Couldn't stop smiling. Lady has some pipes!

[@williamumbach592]

Love this song! Gave me chills. The lyrics are so good!

[@lynnwilliams8295]

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

[@DebraDick]

Same here. My momma and daddy grew up in dust bowl Oklahoma. Poor and nothing but work from daylight to dark. Same thing, Dad didnt get any Christmas at home but they had a party at school and he got a pair of sock and an orange. He said he felt like a King. My momma always got a little something but it was like some candy and paper doll maybe. All of this precious lady’s talk reminded me of them. They had a strong faith in the Lord also. My dad was first person I. His family to go to college after he was in the army he went on the GI bill and became a a tax preparer and worked for Social Security. He believed in giving a hand up to anyone even if they didn’t “deserve” it.

[@tangie06_33]

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.

[@susanmahr6068]

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.

[@Any-Okra]

Susan , as an Appalachia girl myself born and raised, we'd love to have you , I promise you would be greeted with the best ppl and hospitality. One thing about living in the mountains is you'll never have to ask twice for help and we have some dang good cooks so you'll never have an empty belly. God bless you honey.

[@maryhowell295]

@@Any-Okra , agree here in Tennessee

[@hoosierproud7718]

​@@Any-Okrayou guys can cook for sure. My aunt's are from SE Ky and they can throw down in the kitchen 😊

[@russellkelley5925]

So pleased to listen to the interview, I have followed her since I first heard her sing King Jesus. I have a whole collection saved in my phone. I like to call them up and listen to them all whenever a new one comes out I add it to the collection. I am 83, and her life reminds me of mine. Had electricity, but no running water,

[@russellkelley5925]

Would like to add to my comment, I am from Southern Ohio, though I have traveled I have no desire to be anywhere except here in the hills of Pike county. I play the piano, and guitar in church services regularly, nothing like Jesus, make life complete.

[@georgiareddirtroad9919]

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!!!❤

[@lindacamp8561]

Totally agree with this. Please do more interviews of these salt of the earth folks before they are gone.

[@JeffreyPatterson-h1v]

A lot of people don’t know how good they got it. She knows the real deal she’s lived it !!! Hats off to you I wish you had it easier growing up !

[@Kaz.Williams]

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

[@light1349]

Reminds of my grandmother

[@lindarakestraw4762]

I love this lady !! Beautiful singing, King Jesus !!

[@cecilia5806]

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.

[@bsrhoad]

I agree. America needs something to save us. I am not a religious person, but I do believe that we are lost.

[@deborahevans1052]

Old times were better in people's morals

[@JOECorsoNova]

You can say that again!!

[@joybarker7906]

What a perfect tribute to Ms. Dootsie "She fed my soul"! I couldn't have said it any better myself, she really did, with her beautiful playing and singing! She brought tears of happiness to my face, what a beautiful soul she is❣️

[@lulumoon6942]

🙏🕊️

[@judyabernathy80]

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

[@MyeshaDHill]

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!

[@daniellebelter8282]

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

[@jamesadkins1780]

I’m from that area. My mother and several other members of my family are laid to rest at 7 Pines Cemetery just a short distance from Foxtown. Hearing this lovely lady talk just sounds so natural to me. Thanks for the video.

[@treesoutwest]

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 💚

[@barbarabell8674]

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

[@cherylc4468]

me too!

[@ENJIMEEREBAY]

me also.

[@Ydkm8364]

Same! I keep playing it!

[@PooPooPanties856]

Same, made my heart smile her singing!

[@RJB1980]

I cried!

[@travelermp]

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.

[@bluesslider76]

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

[@4MEANY]

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

[@christinetaylor70]

Agree

[@holiness1way]

That is the power of God working through her

[@ChristinePontius]

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

[@colleenprinz3129]

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!!❤

[@PennyEnyeart]

Beautiful heart an soul, you as well Mark ! Thank you for sharing this love an kindness Mark 😊 God bless an keep you both ❤

[@CGriffinGo]

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

[@Elizabeth-tg7jo]

I was blown away when she started playing. I will have that song stuck in my head for months! Beautiful woman.

[@brittanyisaacs8340]

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

[@lulumoon6942]

Same here with my Granny 😍

[@katyvw3973]

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.

[@patricialynnmoore]

I feel the same way. Ever since I was a little preschool child, I was always drawn to older folks, elders, grandma’s and grandpa’s. I would sit at their feet for hours just listening to every word that was said. My own Granny was my best friend since I was tiny. I would spend as much time with her as I could when I was growing up. As a teen, I spent many Sunday evenings at a local nursing home visiting with those that lived there to hear their life stories. I began doing this with my own children when they were little ones as they grew up too. It is life changing to listen to our elders life stories and hear the lessons that they have learned in life. Their lives are volumes of wisdom that can never be replaced or bought with silver and gold. Bless you Miss Dootsie. It’s a honor to meet you. 🫶🏼

[@cindyhorn8397]

❤❤❤ Her singing and music! It really stirs my soul! Thank you for sharing and may you be blessed . Amen sister!

[@deshala221]

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

[@stropolimadness3867]

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

[@pamelawoodall5891]

I love her!

[@debiyoungblood-ov3wi]

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

[@Vegaz.Villain]

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

[@linajams]

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

[@lisanovelly8244]

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

[@stevenfrost6441]

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

[@lynnehuff7059]

Are they salamanders?

[@Stinky0204]

@lynnehuff7059 Yes, it's a type of Hellbender, the largest salamander in North America. They are in the New River here in NC but I've never seen one in the wild. Only at a park visitor center where they had one in captivity. They are interesting for sure. They get very big.

[@lindadriscoll5652]

Yes..I thought so. We have mud puppies and hell benders here in our rivers in Western Pennsylvania and I thought she may be talking about the same thing .I was not sure.

[@3ZN357]

@@lynnehuff7059we have lots of hellbender salamanders throughout the Tri-State! WV has some fat ol mud pups

[@karenwalker3233]

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

[@martinmummert5614]

Jesus is REAL, and he died on that wicked cross so that you can have the free gift of eternal salvation. Call on Him today if you haven't already. You don't have the promise of tomorrow.

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

As someone who had a child in NICU once upon a time, thanks for what you do.

[@lulumoon6942]

Bless you Angel. 🙏🕊️

[@victornutter7848]

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.

[@greenie75]

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.

[@DiannaChamp-nn1xv]

I always said older people like this wonderful lady are full of history except Biden all he seems to know is how to lie and tell the story about how his Uncle was eaten by cannibals

[@SandyCaldarazzo]

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

[@shirleychaney1191]

I’m from London, Ky next to Jackson Co. …..sure is good to see “ Regular “ folks on here from Ky instead of everyone thinking everybody is stupid Beautiful singing ….truly blessed 💗

[@adammitchell3462]

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

[@Firebird-dd3by]

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

[@susanmullins5956]

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 KZbin.❤

[@SkyBlu868]

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

[@SamS-ds9gk]

Mrs. DOOTSIE, Thank you for this. Reminds me of my Great Grandma, Grandma, Mama a d Aunt. My Great Great Grandma was from Unicoi, Tennessee. Blessings to you.❤

[@BlueAlien2]

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

[@CrazythingArt]

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.

[@Pattilapeep]

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.

[@richantonelli4643]

That’s what you call …Salt of the Earth !! So Genuine , So Humble

[@1tarawho]

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 ❤...

[@christyroper4122]

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! ❤

[@canoeloulou1166]

I'm from South Western Kentucky. This lady reminds me of my late mother in her storytelling. It's like listening to a family member. My mom and dad both said "worsh"! Lord, bless her.

[@jessicah.1828]

I'm from Northern California (the rural redneck part, haha) and my family and my husband's family still says "worsh". I think it stems from family ties to the Ozarks.

[@shelbylamothe8833]

Her singing brought me to tears. It was just what I needed to hear this morning. Thank you for sharing this beautiful lady! I would love to see more interviews like this one!!!

[@1Whipperin]

Yes, not all women are inked up, dope fiends and hoes.

[@marykingsley508]

What a amazing woman I love watching her play guitar and sing ❤ may God bless her abundantly

[@five-o-five500]

another outstanding human, Mark! absolutely a tear jerker in beauty!

[@dianaray1470]

She started singing and omg ! Beautiful!!! Just beautiful!

[@juditheggleston7189]

Miss Dootsie,you are a blessing to me.I grew up in West Virginia and your story is much like mine.We carried water from the spring and water from the creek to wash clothes.We raised and canned our food as well.I am 77 so I remember all this.God bless you.Keep keeping on and looking up.

[@joshuabadzinski9793]

Thank you for this one Mark. I know junkies get views but man the old world and it's stories need to be shared and saved.

[@entropyvortex2484]

What a gracious, radiant, fine lady. It’s such a pleasure to listen to stories from her long, happy life.

[@veronicasmith8373]

Woohoo hallelujah I am Pentecostal from Indiana and I have to start shouting when Dootsie starts singing ! Her voice is so strong and Awesome for Jesus. WOW and She is such a beautiful lady inside and out. I will keep listening, it just makes me feel great and is what church used to be many, years ago. ❤❤❤🙏🙏

[@Bartrise]

I moved to the Appalachia 23 years ago and haven't regretted it for one minute. Beautiful music, people and wholesome living.

[@StrawberryJam806]

I live in Appalachia and unfortunately that’s not what I see. I see meth heads everywhere.

[@Cotillion308]

Sadly so. The pills went, and then meth took over. It was better when pills were everywhere. ​@StrawberryJam806

[@FalseNi9e]

​@@StrawberryJam806it's like that everywhere not just in the Appalachians

[@DiannaChamp-nn1xv]

I get what you're saying, my family roots are from West Virginia and Virginia. My family centuries ago founded Apalachia .

[@petiteme1960]

@@DiannaChamp-nn1xv Same. Virginia and West Virginia.

[@sondrafant360]

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. ♥️

[@Querencia7779]

I agree!

[@mysteryhorses.A.Corona]

Love it!!❤❤Made my day hearing her sing!! Reminds me of many folks here in the Ozarks...folks helping each other in times of need. The younger generations are struggling some but over all country folk are my kin without being kin...so to speak. Community is everything. Although theres changes on the horizon.❤❤❤

[@kristinscharff2690]

Wow!!! She brought me to tears when she started singing 💕🌸

[@Stinky0204]

It gave me goosebumps. Such a sweet lady.

[@lisadawn3009]

Me too.

[@MichaeljFalo]

Thank you for telling me that! I cried like a baby....I can't talk right now

[@zanedeskins8886]

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

[@ArkansasSquaw]

Mark, what a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing Dootsie with us. She brought both joy and tears to my eyes, and she reminded me so much of my own family that I've lost through the year's here in the south. What a legacy she is.

[@johnnyboy5663]

That was beautiful. The Appalachia interviews continue to be my favorite

[@mamasee]

I think this might be my favorite interview that I've seen in a very long time. Thanks!

[@Justsomeguy99012]

Dootsie- we love listing to you sing. It calms my soul and put a smile on my face. My mom grew up on a farm and had similar life experiences, it’s like sitting down with family. The love you have for the world is such a special gift and I feel that love when I hear you sing. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world.

[@TxRepublicanGrl8203]

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.

[@tammyjensen2314]

Isn’t that the truth. I was a caregiver for half my life. Loved it. I could listen to their stories for days. This lady reminds me of so many. I sure miss those years.

[@conniemink672]

I am from Kentucky, and she is my people.❤Great interview!

[@pollymagnuson3753]

Wow, Mark you struck gold with Dootsie. When I started watching I was thinking what a sweet old gal...but when she started playing guitar and whaling out that song I was so surprised. I'll bet she doesn't take any guff off anyone. She know exactly who she is and is refreshing to watch. Thanks Mark!

[@Angela-jj7cs]

I was also thinking that: and noticed the rifle behind her there in the corner: Dootsie is such a beautiful person: And she has stuck to her roots in every way.

[@friedmangoz]

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

[@1Halabia]

I would love to have a grandmother like her❤ A genuinely kind woman. It was nice to watch an interview that made me smile.