At the age of 72, Lynda Gayle Owens Petty passed away peacefully at her home in Level Cross, North Carolina, surrounded by family. Known as the first women of NASCAR, she was married with Richard Petty for over 50 years.� Petty has been fighting cancer over the past several years.
?On behalf of the France Family and everyone at NASCAR, I want to offer sincere condolences to the Petty Family regarding the loss of their beloved matriarch, Lynda Petty,? said Brian France, NASCAR Chairman and CEO. ?Through the years, Lynda became an integral part of the NASCAR landscape. We have lost a true friend, who will be missed each and every day. Our thoughts and prayers will be with the Pettys throughout this difficult time.?
Lynda is proceeded by grandson Adam K. Petty and is survived by her loving husband Richard; son, Kyle and daughters Sharon and husband Terry Farlow; Lisa and husband Charlie Luck; Rebecca and husband Brian Moffitt. In addition, she is survived by grandchildren Austin Petty and wife Sarah; Ha
