Though they do not all make big appearances on the show, several of Sookie’s family members do figure prominently into the story line. Though the series focuses mainly on Sookie and her brother Jason there are several other colorful people in the story that bear mentioning. They also make excellent obscure trivia, with which you can impress your friends and prove you are the number one True Blood fan.
Uncle Bartlett
True Blood may not deal with sensitive issues very often but it is to their credit that they addressed childhood sexual abuse. Sookie reveals to Bill in the early days of their relationship what had happened to her at the hands of her grandmother’s brother, Uncle Bartlett. When she would visit, he would sit her on his lap and abuse her. It is also hinted that he abused her cousin as well. Had Sookie known how this information would affect Bill, she might have kept it quiet, as he promptly visits good old Uncle Bartlett and makes him pay for his pedophile ways.
Cousin Hadley
Cousin Hadley was also abused by their great-uncle Bartlett, but instead of sticking around, she runs away at a very young age. When True Blood fans first meet her, she is a dazed looking 20 something at the beck and call of the Queen. Whether she is on something as insinuated or glamoured, is hard to determine. Hadley will not likely become a large part of the show, though her son Hunter just might!
Gran
Gran is the matriarch who took in Jason and Sookie after their parents were killed in a freak flash flood. Her character was rich and lovable which makes it all the sadder that they killed her off in season one. She was kind hearted and loving even extending her hand to Tara Thornton when her mother was on the sauce.
Jason Stackhouse
Young, hot tempered former football star and philandering brother of Sookie Stackhouse. He is a bit self-involved and not too bright in the first three seasons of True Blood, but it appears that his character is evolving. At least on the selfish end of things! Jason has become an officer of the law, kicked his V habit, fallen in love and become keeper of the little town of Hotshot. By episode three of season four his is probably regretting his philanthropy, but we will see.