Born: 1-May-1934
Birthplace: Washington, DC
Died: 20-Oct-2005
Location of death: Washington, DC
Cause of death: Diabetes complications
Remains: Buried, Fort Lincoln Cemetery, Brentwood, MD

Gender: Female
Race or Ethnicity: Black
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Singer

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Here's To Life

Husband: Shepherd Deering (m. 1955, one daughter)
Daughter: Rainy

    High School: Junior School of Music, Howard University (age 12 to 18)
    University: Howard University

    Grammy 1998 for I Remember Miles
    NEA Jazz Master 2005
    Risk Factors: Breast Cancer, Arthritis, Diabetes, Amputee

    FILMOGRAPHY AS ACTOR
    Tune in Tomorrow... (15-Sep-1990) · Jazz Singer

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