Oprah Winfrey's Mum Vernita Lee Has Been Confirmed Dead And Buried

Oprah's niece , Alisha Hayes , posted that Vernita  Lee died on Thanksgiving Day. The family has confirmed the death and also confirmed a private funeral has already been held.

Vernita was born in 1935 in segregated Mississippi. She met Vernon Winfrey and they gave birth to Oprah in 1954.

Vernita is survived by Oprah and Patricia Amanda Faye Lee and grandchildren Alisha Hayes, Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Aquarius Lofton and Andre Brown, as well as great - grandchildren Jaxon Praise Perez, Chai Theresa Perez, Donovan Hayes and Trinity Hayes.

Memorial donations in Vernita's name can be made to Feeding America (feedingamerica.org.)

Vernita was 83. May her soul rest in peace.

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