Oprah Winfrey's mother Vernita Lee dies on Thanksgiving at age 83
According to the official obituary, Oprah's mother Vernita Lee died at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and a private funeral was reportedly held for her.
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey's mother has died at the age of 83. Vernita Lee's death was first revealed on Facebook by Oprah's niece Alisha Hayes, and was later confirmed by Winfrey's representatives.
Hayes, on Facebook, wrote: "My grandmother, Rest In Peace," and shared the pictures of the two together. Vernita was at her Wisconsin home when she died.
"I lost my beautiful grandma on Thanksgiving. She was the number one supporter of Pat’s [Alisha's restaurant] and was the person who named our restaurant. We will miss her and will carry on her legacy of good eatin! We love you Vernita Lee!" Hayes added in her post.
