The demise was first uncovered by Oprah's niece, Alisha Hayes on Facebook, and affirmed by agents for the star.
'My grandma, Rest In Peace,' Alisha composed, sharing photos of the two together.
She included: 'I lost my excellent grandmother on Thanksgiving. She was the main supporter of Pat's [Alisha's restaurant] and was the individual who named our eatery. We will miss her and will carry on her heritage of good eating! We adore you, Vernita Lee!'
An official tribute clarified that Vernita kicked the bucket at her home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and said a private burial service has just been held.
Alongside her popular little girl Oprah, Vernita was made due by her little girl Patricia Amanda Faye Lee, Oprah's stepsister, grandkids Alisha Hayes, Chrishaunda Lee Perez, Aquarius Lofton, and Andre Brown and extraordinary grandkids Jaxon Praise Perez, Chai Theresa Perez, Donovan Hayes, and Trinity Hayes.
She was predeceased by her child Jeffrey Lee and girl Patricia Lee Lloyd.
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