Contributed by Scott Lipscomb
After the passing of her biological other, Frankie, Keyshia Cole posted a series of photos as a tribute to her mother.
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She wrote:
“This is so hard man. Can’t really even find the words. SMH. I honestly don’t even know how to feel. You can never prepare for something like this… Ever!!! but you will be missed. It’s crazy because… For weeks I’ve been quoting you, from the goose that laid the golden egg, to calling Neffe shoes slow burners, cause they were bought scuffed up already ? your humor was unmatched!!! Naturally so funny, that’s what I loved about your personality…. we all did. I created this post to show my love and appreciation for your life and I would like to thank my fans + supporters, shooot your supporters and fans, for being here with us during these hard times, and the love that you all have for us…..the love for all your children was definitely felt. When u said all you want is to have ALL OF YOUR CHILDREN IN ONE PLACE, AT ONE TIME meant the most to you, And I’m completely down to do that for you. Even through our deference’s …. WE LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Frank da bank!”
Her mother passed away at 61 on Monday from a reported overdose.
Her mother appeared on her BET reality series “Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is” where she battled with addiction and staying clean.
“Our viewers first got to meet and know her in ‘Keyshia Cole: All In’ as Keyshia Cole’s birth mother and in multiple other unscripted projects, including ‘Keyshia Cole: My New Life’ and ‘Frankie & Neffe.’ Viewers also go to see first-hand Frankie’s trials and tribulations as she battled addiction and as she tried to mend her relationship with her daughters,” the statement continued. “Frankie was a resilient woman, mom, and friend with so much to offer and will be missed by many. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Keyshia, Neffe, and the family during this difficult time.”
USA Today reported that Daniel Gibson, Cole’s ex-husband, also shared his condolences.
“From day 1 you showed me love.. i mean after you roasted my big (expletive) shoes lol it wasn’t never a day we saw each other we weren’t laughing bout sum’n.… legends never die & you (definitely) that in my eyes.”
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