Oprah Winfrey’s Mother Vernita Lee Has Passed Away At Age 83 | In Touch Weekly

[dropcap]Born[/dropcap] 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 (feedingamerica.org),” the message continued. [mc4wp_form id=”6042″]

Oprah with her mother, Vernita, and sister, Patricia. Image Credit.