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Her mother had had several children before Reese's birth, none of whom lived with her; hence, Reese grew up as an only child. At six years old, Reese began singing in church; from this experience she became an avid gospel singer.
Her last marriage was with Franklin Thomas Lett Jr., a concert producer and writer, on 12th January 1983. They remained married until her death in 2017. The couple had three children together, James, Franklin, and Dominique. Reese also had one adopted daughter, Deloreese Daniels Owens.
Franklin Lett (January 12, 1983 - November 19, 2017) (her death, 3 children) Leroy Gray (December 28, 1959 - 1961) (divorced) Vermont Taliaferro (July 1, 1951 - 1958) (divorced)
- July 6, 1931
- November 19, 2017
Nov 21, 2017 · Reese is survived by her husband and three children. AP Entertainment Writer Anthony McCartney and the late AP Entertainment Writer Bob Thomas contributed to this report. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
Nov 20, 2017 · Della Reese, the vocal powerhouse who later starred as heaven-sent Tess on the television series Touched By an Angel, died Sunday evening at age 86. She leaves behind children Deloreese,...
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Nov 20, 2017 · Reese is survived by her husband and three children. Deloreese Daniels Owens, the daughter she adopted from her half-brother and his wife when the child was 2, died in March 2002 at age 41.
Nov 21, 2017 · “My mother took Mahalia aside and looked into her eyes and said, `I’ve got a good child here. I wouldn’t let her go off with everybody, but I trust you. I know you’re a woman of God and I’m expecting you to bring me back a better child than I’m sending away with you,'” Reese told the Tavis Smiley Show.
