Seely underwent multiple surgeries for back issues in March 2025, and in April, she was hospitalized and underwent two abdominal surgeries. She subsequently spent 11 days in the I

Seely was the first Pennsylvania native to be inducted into the Opry and was the first woman to regularly host segments.

Jeannie Seely appeared on Grand Ole Opry radio program more than any other performer and was first to record a live album on Opry stage