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Oprah’ Winfrey's Mother, Vernita Lee Passed Away At 83 Years Old

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Oprah’ Winfrey's Mother, Vernita Lee Passed Away At 83 Years Old

It seems like Oprah’s mom passed away at the age of 83. 

According to TMZ, Oprah’s niece, Alisha Hayes says Vernita passed on Thanksgiving. We hear a private funeral service has already been held. Cause of death has not yet been released.’

We are keeping Oprah and her family lifted in prayer during this time. Our thoughts go to them. Rest in Peace, Vernita.


Oprah Winfrey‘s mother Vernita Lee died in her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Thanksgiving, the family told PEOPLE in a statement. She was 83.

Lee was born on May 2, 1935 and worked as a housekeeper throughout her life. She is survived by Winfrey and daughter Patricia Amanda Faye Lee, who she gave up for adoption at birth and reconnected with later in life. Lee also had two other children — son Jeffrey Lee, who died in 1989 and daughter Patricia Lee Lloyd, who died in 2003.

A spokesperson for Winfrey says her mother has already been laid to rest at a private funeral.

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