Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, dead at 83

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Vernita Lee, center, with her daughters Patricia Amanda Faye Lee, left, and Oprah Winfrey, right, at Vernita’s 80th birthday party. [Harpo, Inc.]

Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, has died at age 83.

“The family of Vernita Lee are saddened to share of her passing on November 22, 2018, at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was 83 years old. Born May 2, 1935, she is survived by her daughters Oprah Winfrey and Patricia Amanda Faye Lee, grandchildren Alisha Hayes, Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Aquarius Lofton and Andre Brown and great-grandchildren Jaxon Praise Perez, Chai Theresa Perez, Donovan Hayes and Trinity Hayes.

She was predeceased by son Jeffrey Lee (1960-1989) and daughter Patricia Lee Lloyd (1959-2003).

Private funeral services have been held. Memorial donations in Vernita’s name may be made to Feeding America,” her obituary reads.

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