Oprah Winfreys mother, Vernita Lee, dies on Thanksgiving Day at 83. Thank you all for your kind words and condolences regarding my mother Vernita Lees passing, Winfrey wrote on Instagram on Monday. It gives our family great comfort knowing she lived a good life and is now at peace.

Was Oprah close to mother?

She became close with her late stepmother Zelma and described Maya Angelou as a “mother, mentor, and sister.” Her bond with her real mother may have been strained and changed over time, but one fact remained: Oprah loved her as a human being just like she loves every person because of their human flaws.

What happened to Oprahs Mom?

As news of her mothers death spread on Monday, Oprah Winfrey thanked people for their condolences. Oprah Winfreys mother, Vernita Lee, died at her Milwaukee home last week, her family announced Monday. Lee died on Thanksgiving at the age of 83.

What did Vernita Lee do for a living?

Oprah Winfrey has said goodbye to her mother Vernita Lee. The 83-year-old passed away on Thanksgiving at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lee lived a hard life, working as a maid while raising three children.

Who is oprahs dad?

Vernon Winfrey Oprah Winfrey/Fathers

What is a daughter-girl?

The noun daughter is used to talk about a female person of any age, when identifying the mother and/or father of this female person. Daughter is the feminine equivalent of son.

What is Oprahs motto?

The next right decision. Oprah Winfrey has a new motto: “The next right decision.”