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Start with yourself and well build your family tree together, Scottish: habitational name from the lands of Keith in East Lothian. Eartha herself in 2 television interviews emphatically stated that she did NOT know the correct identity of her father so it's fair to say, that no one else would have had more knowledge that her. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. We bring to you daily trends in Ghana and all around the world. Screen Actors Guild Awards Memoriam 2008-2009 (Fan-Made): Interviews: The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, Jason Shapiro Learn more about merges. Kitt's mother was a sharecropper of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. "; and in 2000, as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "The Wild Party". Eartha (Keith) Kitt is a part of US Black history. Anniemarried Daniel Cephas Keithin 1923, at age 29. Do you know the perfect person for this role? This account has been disabled. If I've misstated or overlooked something, I'd ask that someone more knowledgeable to please help and clear up any misunderstandings. Born in Georgia on 28 May 1900 to George E Keith and Lucinda Hollifield. cemeteries found in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Sister of Lonnie Hurdis Whittaker [half], Lena Lavira (Whitaker) Curry [half], John Henry Whitaker [half] and Dixie Juanita Whitaker . Eartha (Keith) Kitt was a part of the Vietnam War Protesters Movement. In 1975, she played a prominent role in the Blaxploitation movie Friday Foster. In 1978, Kitt made a tremendous comeback on Broadway, with the musical Timbuktu. Her performance in the play earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for the Best Actress in a Musical., In 1992, Kitt appeared as Lady Eloise in the romantic comedy Boomerang. She worked as a voice actor, too. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Not much is known about the mother of Eartha Kitt, Annie Mae. Her father's identity is unknown. One of only a handful of performers to be nominated for the Tony Award (3 times), the Grammy Award (twice) and the Emmy Award (twice). Earthas mother, Annie Mae Keith (later Annie Mae Riley), soon went to live with a black man who refused to accept Eartha because of her relatively pale complexion; she was raised by a relative named Aunt Rosa, in whose household she was abused. In the early 1970's, she was on the television in England and performed on the stage in Europe. letters from distant relatives from Germany telling her that they were related to the plantation owners where her Mother worked in Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. "I do not want that yella gal in my house," she remembers him saying. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128178772/annie-mae-keith. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. that she was living with in New York later revealed to her that SHE was her REAL MOTHER. Our main focus is to keep you informed and updated with the latest trending issues. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Eartha Kitt was an activist. I don't know whether this is because I had such a tough life when I was a child. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Angie Mae Keith peacefully, passed at her home November 5, 2022. 1) -- There was a marriage license (#3976) taken out on November 23, 1933 in Saint Matthews, Calhoun, South Carolina for Annie Mae Keith, 23 years old, colored, of Calhoun county and Lonnie Sorgio, age 40, colored, of Calhoun county. Try again. She had fond memories of fishing off the cement ship with her father, and cooking with her . This was one of her favorite songs. Annie Armstrong died on December 20, 1938, in Baltimore, the year the WMU celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. While attending an organized luncheon at the White House, she spoke against the Vietnam War. | Search above to list available cemeteries. They waved the baby over the deceased relative to ward off voodoo?? memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27612 or to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.

Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Annie May Keith (1899 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. Try again. He was a real estate investor who had fought in the Korean War and was an Army veteran. She was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame., Spouse/Ex-: John W. McDonald (m. 1960-1965), place of death: Weston, Connecticut, United States, U.S. State: South Carolina, African-American From South Carolina, See the events in life of Eartha Kitt in Chronological Order, (Singer with a Distinctive Voice Known for her Hits "Let's Do It", and "C'est si bon"), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9C0sARApXA. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. American singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author, and songwriter known for her highly distinctive singing style. [at the White House in 1968] I am a mother and I know the feeling of having a baby come out of my gut. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. In 1953, she recorded her two greatest hits in New York with. In 1960, Kitt married John William McDonald, who was an associate of a real-estate company. because she was being abused by her Family in South Carolina. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Failed to delete memorial. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Born In: North, South Carolina, United States, Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, activist, and author. Kitt remained a part of the troupe till 1948. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. She performed in major roles in movies such as New Faces, St. By the late 1970's, she was able to resume some of her work in the U.S., performing on some voice-overs. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Failed to report flower. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Oops, we were unable to send the email. It was reported that she made. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. That was the bitchiest letter I ever read in my life. We encourage you to research and examine . Annie Mae Keith (1893-1949) - Find a Grave Memorial Born in 4 Jan 1893 and died in 4 Mar 1949 Attalla, Alabama Annie Mae Keith Register Sign In Home Memorials Cemeteries Famous Contribute Register Sign In Memorial updated successfully. Recommend Annie Mae Keith's obituary to your friends. She had six US Top 30 hits in the early 1950s, including Uska Dara and I Want to Be Evil. Her other hits include Under the Bridges of Paris (1954), Just an Old Fashioned Girl (1956), and Where Is My Man (1957). Fan casting? ). Kitt was a popular singer at the nightclubs of Paris. I did take a glance at that interview, and doubt that I have the time to go through the whole thing and pull out any key points at this time. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. She was suffering from colon cancer. With one simple test, you can discover your genetic origins and find family you never knew you had. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at WakeMed North and Transitions LifeCare for the care and attention of Annie. Well-known for her recordings of "Santa Baby" in the 1950s and 1960s. Annie Mae Keith (born Stephenson)was born on month day1893. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Resend Activation Email. Sorry! How do we create a person's profile? These Records may also relate to:Annie Mae Keith Annie May StephensonAlabama, Select Marriage Indexes, 1816-1942 Annie May StephensonAlabama, County Marriage Records, 1805-1967 She was a year older than Adam West, making her the first actress to play Selina Kyle/Catwoman who is older than the actor opposite her playing Bruce Wayne/Batman. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. In 1689 he settled in Philadelphia, where he became headmaster of the school now called the William Penn Charter School. Annie Armstrong was born in Baltimore, Maryland to tobacconist John Dunn Armstrong and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Armstrong. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff at WakeMed North and Transitions LifeCare for the care and attention of Annie. I have a great need for affection from an audience. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Her mother, Annie Mae Keith, was of Cherokee and African descent and worked in a cotton plantation. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She passed away on 1 Feb 1987 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States. a child and product of rape and she left and ran away to New York. Annie Mae Keiths daughter Kitt was an American singer, actress, comedian, dancer, and activist best known for her 1953 recordings of Cest si bon and the Christmas novelty song Santa Baby.. From this incident, she was investigated and put on the government blacklist. Please enter your email and password to sign in. In 1965, Kitt and McDonald divorced. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Ranked #89 on VH1's 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll, Was virtually exiled from the United States after making anti-war statements during a White House luncheon with. It also explains who her parents where. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. Faustus. In 1952, she was cast in the musical revue New Faces of 1952. Kitt performed songs such as Monotonous and Bal, Petit Bal on the show. Annie Mae Shook Keith Birth 10 Apr 1910 Death 7 Jan 1960 (aged 49) Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA. They would also like to thank the staff of Hillside Nursing & Rehab Center for the excellent care and kindness shown to Annie during her 3 years there.

In lieu of flowers. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Obituary Annie Mae Lee was born July 31, 1954 in Greenwood, Mississippi to Bessie M. Rodgers and Willie Lee Jr., and was raised by Walton Lee Guines. We found 62 entries for Annie Keith in the United States. The late 1940's and 1950's saw her career take off, as she recorded a number of hits and began to appear on both television and the silver screen. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Eartha Kitt died of colon cancer in her home in Weston, Connecticut, on Christmas Day 2008. Annie Mae Keitt (1910 - d.) - Genealogy Annie Mae Keitt Back to Keitt surname View Complete Profile view all Immediate Family Daniel Sturkie husband Eartha Kitt daughter William Keitt father Fanny Keitt mother Susanna Keitt sister Pearlie Keitt sister Almeda Keitt sister Rebertha Johns / Keitt stepmother James Keitt half brother Meillus Keitt or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Annie Mae Keith Cole I found on Findagrave.com. Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. How do we create a person's profile? You can always change this later in your Account settings. Ms. Eartha knew who her Mother was, but unfortunately her father never revealed himself. Kitts daughter, Kitt McDonald Shapiro, has questioned the accuracy of the claim. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son. Publicity Listings Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. : Everything About Christopher Judges Ex-wife. I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Recommend Annie Mae Keith's obituary to your friends. She married William (Bill) McDonald on 9 June 1960 in Los Angeles, California. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. Family members linked to this person will appear here. She was an activist, too, and supported issues such as women empowerment and same-sex marriage. She attended the The High School of Performing Arts in New York. An aunt brought her to New York City where she attended the High School of Performing Arts, before dropping out to take on various menial jobs, including one in a factory. This caused significant displeasure among the officials. A few years later, she made a successful comeback on Broadway, with the musical Timbuktu. Her performance earned her a Tony Award nomination. Memorial has been sponsored successfully. Eartha Kitt was born Eartha Mae Keith, on January 17, 1927, in North, or St. Matthews, South Carolina. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. My whole life? They had 4 children: Kirk Stephenson Keithand 3 other children. Enter a grandparent's name. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Annie Mae Keith Lowery please visit our,

Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. The name Annie Keith has over 59 birth records, 27 death records, 7 criminal/court records, 134 address records, 22 phone records & more. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. If so, login to add it. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There is no information available about her father. Anniepassed away on month day1949, at age 56 at death place, Alabama. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. But the public has adopted me and that has been my only family. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Louis Blues, and Anna Lucasta. She was also part of Broadway plays such as Shinbone Alley and Jollys Progress.. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Try again later. 1930 CENSUS - Church Road, Limestone Township, Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA [2], Her real mother, she later learned, had been taken advantage of by the son of a white plantation owner and had given up Eartha out of shame. We miss our loving neighbor. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Her mother abandoned her because she was Kitt's age was a mystery until 1998, when a group of students from her hometown in South Carolina discovered her birth certificate. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Yeah, no more ads! Obituary. She died on Christmas Day 2008 at her home in Weston, Connecticut. The biggest family in the world is my fans. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Orson Welles called her "the most exciting girl in the world". Yeah, no more ads! Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Eartha Mae Keith was born on 17 January 1927, in North, Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States as the daughter of Daniel Sturkie and Annie Mae Keith. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Annie Keith (128178772)? family worked on. Was nominated in 1996 for a Grammy Award in traditional pop vocal performance for her album "Back in Business". By the 1980's, she had recorded a new hit song, and it appeared that her career had once more resumed after a brief break. Given away by her mother, she arrived in Harlem at age nine. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. Kitt's mother was a sharecropper of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent. Kitt had a difficult childhood. Given away by her mother, she arrived in Harlem at age nine. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. This is a carousel with slides. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have. She authored three autobiographies. Try again later. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. As a teenager, Kitt lived in friends' homes and in the subways. Her performance as a voice actor in the series Wonder Pets! earned Kitt a posthumous honor at the 2010 Emmy Awards. She was born in Granville County to the late Joe & Meda Tharrington Keith. She had at least 1 daughter with Alton Parker Massengale.

Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. Eartha is 24 degrees from Margaret Atwood, 19 degrees from Jim Carrey, 19 degrees from Elsie Knott, 26 degrees from Gordon Lightfoot, 25 degrees from Alton Parker, 27 degrees from Beatrice Tillman, 22 degrees from Jenny Trout, 19 degrees from Justin Trudeau, 25 degrees from Edwin Boyd, 21 degrees from Barbara Hanley, 32 degrees from Fanny Rosenfeld and 24 degrees from Cathryn Hondros on our single family tree. She was preceded in death by her son Demeco A. Lee, brother James Lee and sister Theresa Lee. eartha kitt (born eartha mae keith; january 17, 1927 - december 25, 2008) was an american singer, actress, dancer, voice actress, comedienne, activist, author, and songwriter known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "c'est si bon" and the christmas novelty song "santa baby", both of which reached the top 10 on the In 1968, she attended a luncheon at the White House and when responding to a question from Lady Bird Johnson, she made it very clear that she strongly opposed the Vietnam War and supported the hippies, their rebellious behavior, and understood their use of pot. Annie Mae Keith Cole (1893-1971) - Find a Grave Memorial Born in 24 Jan 1893 and died in 29 Jan 1971 San Angelo, Texas Annie Mae Keith Cole Skip to main content Home Memorials Cemeteries Famous Contribute Register Sign In Register Sign In Memorial updated successfully. Annie Mae Keith in the 1940 Census ; Age, 18, born abt 1922 ; Birthplace, North Carolina ; Gender, Female ; Race, White ; Home in 1940. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. GREAT NEWS! Kitt received her first acting offer when she was cast in the play Dr. Make sure that the file is a photo. Became fluent in French during her long years performing in Europe. Add to your scrapbook. In 1953, Kitt sang the song Santa Baby, which is one of the most popular Christmas songs ever sung. Eartha Mae Keith was born on 17 January 1927 in St Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina. She lived in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States in 1930 and Manhattan, New York City, New . Or find other results in the 1940 census forAnnie Mae Keith. By the 1990's, she was back in movies and television, and even worked a bit as a stand-up comedian. Started as a dancer with Katherine Dunham Group touring America, Mexico, and Europe. Assemble your dream cast! Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. She lived in District 1401, Meriwether, Georgia, United States for about 10 years and Greenville, Meriwether, Georgia, United States in 1950. Born to an unwed mother, Kitt faced severe hardships in her early days. Year should not be greater than current year. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Official Sites. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. While in the 1960's, she continued to appear in television, movies, and to sing in night clubs, Eartha's career was soon to take a huge hit. Verify and try again. Use the form below to make a suggestion! Annie Mae Keiths daughter, Kitt died ofcolon canceron Christmas Day 2008, three weeks short of her 82nd birthday at her home inWeston, Connecticut. Here are a few more to browse. Brian - it was about a year and a half ago that I wrote that and it was a paraphrase from Wikipedia and other related sources at the time. (1983). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. I was also not trying to compete with Wikipedia on every aspect of her life, but at least encapsulate the high points. Learn more about merges. Oops, something didn't work. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Weve updated the security on the site. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Eartha Mae Keith was born in South Carolina on 17 January 1927. Her love for music brought her to the The High School of Performing Arts. The school was previously known as the Metropolitan Vocational High School. Kitt started her career as a singer with the Katherine Dunham Company. She sang several hit songs for the company. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. In 1968, Kitt suffered a setback in her career due to her vocal nature. Such a sweet lady! Mrs. Lowery was a lifetime member of Stony Hill Baptist Church and served faithfully as long as her health permitted.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in the Tharrington Family Cemetery on Tharrington Rd., Wake Forest.

Mrs. Mrs. Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. In 1943, Kitt started her singing career with the Katherine Dunham Company. She recorded several hit songs, such as Monotonous, Lets Do It, and Love for Sale. Her song Santa Baby, which was released in 1953, is a popular Christmas song to this day. Is the first African American actress to portray Catwoman in live-action, followed by Halle Berry and Zoe Kravitz. (919)556-7400

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