Tulsa Musician, Sister To Garth Brooks, Dies Saturday

Betsy Smittle, Tulsa musician and sister of country superstar Garth Brooks, has passed away. Ninde Funeral Home confirms that Smittle, 60, died Saturday, November 2, 2013.

Smittle was a bass guitar player who toured with Brooks for several years. She also released a solo album entitled "Rough Around The Edges."

She was a gay rights advocate who performed in gay pride events around the state.

Funeral arrangements are pending, according to Ninde Funeral Home.