Oprah Winfrey’s mother, Vernita Lee, is dead. She died at the media executive’s home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
The news of her passing was first shared by Oprah’s niece, Alisha Hayes. According to her, Vernita died on Thanksgiving Day.
Oprah finally broke her silence yesterday and released a statement on her Instagram page to this effect, saying, “Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lee’s passing. It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now at Peace.”
Most are aware that Oprah had a rocky relationship with her mother because of their long separation; however, their broken relationship was repaired and restored as the years rolled by.
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.
It is reported that Oprah has said her goodbye’s as a private funeral has already been held.
May her soul Rest in Peace.