Molly also recounts her mother 's transformation into a lesbian in her new memoir . Ellen Hampton , formerly John ` ` Chevey '' Haskell , came out as transgender at age 59 . She 's more open , more gregarious . Hampton had facial surgery and gender reassignment surgery . Haskell says there was emotional separation , but their families remained close .
Molly also recounts her mother 's transformation into a lesbian in her new memoir . Ellen Hampton , formerly John ` ` Chevey '' Haskell , came out as transgender at age 59 . Hampton had facial surgery and gender reassignment surgery . Haskell says there was emotional separation , but their families remained close .