Molly Grubb Lynn

Former Miss Texas and Tyler native Molly Grubb Lynn died at the age of 77.

Lynn passed away on Sept. 13 after a life that was marked by “her vibrant spirit, dedication to her passions, and love for her family,” according to her obituary. She graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler and later earned a bachelor’s degree in art education from Texas Christian University.

She used art as an outlet for her creativity, especially painting, in addition to her academic aspirations, the obituary reads.

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