My goal was to get an initial biography in place, as accurate as I could do at the time, and I don't claim to be an expert on her life. Kitt was a popular singer at the nightclubs of Paris. Angie Mae Keith peacefully, passed at her home November 5, 2022. She authored three autobiographies. She was predeceased by : her parents, Joe Keith and Meda Tharrington Keith; and her husband Elton Lowery. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. In 1968, Kitt suffered a setback in her career due to her vocal nature. In lieu of flowers. "Yella", she explains, was a reference to her lighter skin.[1]. He was a real estate investor who had fought in the Korean War and was an Army veteran. Try again. Try again later. Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith, January 17, 1927 - December 25, 2008) was an American singer, actress, dancer, activist, author and songwriter, known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the enduring Christmas novelty smash "Santa Baby", which were both US Top 10 hits. She was born in Granville County to the late Joe & Meda Tharrington Keith. When Annie Mae Keith was born in 1908, in Georgia, United States, her father, David Daniel Keith, was 52 and her mother, Emma Idella Burdette, was 42. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Kitt expressed her sentiments using strong words. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. This cousin Rosa wanted nothing to do with raising a child, so even at the early age of 5 she was forced to work the cotton fields to provide for Rosa's family. Eartha eventually believed that Mamie actually was her birth mother. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. As a teenager, Kitt lived in friends' homes and in the subways. From this incident, she was investigated and put on the government blacklist. By the late 1970's, she was able to resume some of her work in the U.S., performing on some voice-overs. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. A lot of your information you are reporting here about Cousin Ms. Eartha Kitt is not Accurate. 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 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. For many years, she would struggle to find employment in the U.S. She went on to work mostly in Europe and Asia during this time. A system error has occurred. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son.
Annie worked for a number of years at Hollowell’s Grocery Store, Central Carolina Bank and retired from Nationwide Insurance Company. 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. View agent, publicist, legal and company contact details on IMDbPro. She is both the only performer to win the Outstanding Performer in an Animated Program award three times, as well as the only winner to win three consecutive awards. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Mae West . 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. 2) -- The Find A Grave memorial for Eartha Kitt claims that her parents were Annie Mae Keith and Dr. Daniel Sturkey but gives NO sources or documentation of any kind. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Documents of Annie Mae Keith (born Stephenson) 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. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Try again. She was associated with the group Rebels with a Cause. She worked for several social causes, such as women empowerment and acceptance of gay marriages. American singer, actress, dancer, comedian, activist, author, and songwriter known for her highly distinctive singing style. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. By the 1990's, she was back in movies and television, and even worked a bit as a stand-up comedian. Kitt McDonald, their only child, was born on November 26, 1961, and was baptized Catholic at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Leave a message for others who see this profile. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son. Please try again later. Faustus. She was also cast in the musical revue New Faces of 1952, in which she sang the popular song Monotonous. The Christmas song Santa Baby, sung by Kitt, is popular to this day. Her mother abandoned her because she was She was sent off to her "aunt" Rosa's to live. Memorial Park Cemetery . She had at least 1 daughter with Alton Parker Massengale. She died on Christmas Day 2008 at her home in Weston, Connecticut. In 1960, she was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame., https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/eartha-kitt-10595.php, American Female Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities, 21st Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Anniepassed away on month day1949, at age 56 at death place, Alabama. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. She was in relationships with businessman Charles Revson and banking heir John Barry Ryan III. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Anniemarried Daniel Cephas Keithin 1923, at age 29. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Annie Cole (40115525)? However, by the 1950s, she had sung and danced her way out of poverty and into the spotlight: performing with the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe on a European tour, soloing at a Paris nightclub and becoming the toast of the Continent. In 1689 he settled in Philadelphia, where he became headmaster of the school now called the William Penn Charter School. She traveled around the world with the company. Start where you are. Add to your scrapbook. 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. Annie Mae Keith in the 1940 Census ; Age, 18, born abt 1922 ; Birthplace, North Carolina ; Gender, Female ; Race, White ; Home in 1940. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Sorry! Kitt remained a part of the troupe till 1948. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. All rights reserved. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. that can supply you accurate truthful information. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. While in Paris in solo performance seen by Orson Welles who cast her as Helen of Troy. Not much is known about the mother of Eartha Kitt, Annie Mae. Learn more about managing a memorial . Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. There was an error deleting this problem. The document revealed that her true birthday is January 17, 1927. Annie worked for a number of years at Hollowells Grocery Store, Central Carolina Bank and retired from Nationwide Insurance Company. Drag images here or select from your computer for Annie Mae Keith Cole memorial. based on information from your browser. There was a problem getting your location. Danielwas born in Bridgeport, ALabama. 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. Have you taken a DNA test? Here are a few more to browse. Annie Mae Muse. Kitt was active in her profession till a few months before her death. Her mother, Annie Mae Keith, was of Cherokee and African descent and worked in a cotton plantation. 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. 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. Her daughter recalls that Kitt was screaming at the top of her voice when she passed away. They had one daughter: She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6656 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960. When Annie Mae Keith was born about 1922, her mother, Mrs, was 29. Annie Mae Keith (born Stephenson)was born on month day1893. 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. Her mother left Kitt with a relative, Aunt Rosa, in order to live with her boyfriend. This caused significant displeasure among the officials. Try again later. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The biggest family in the world is my fans. Please try again later. After the death of Annie Mae, Eartha was sent to live with another relative named Mamie Kitt (who may, in fact, have been her biological mother) inHarlem, New York City,where she attended the Metropolitan Vocational High School (later renamed theHigh School of Performing Arts). Watch the Interview. Annie Mae Keith's daughter Kitt was an American singer, actress, comedian, dancer, and activist best known for her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby." Annie Mae Keith: Bio Summary Not much is known about the mother of Eartha Kitt, Annie Mae. 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. Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. They have a daughter, Kitt McDonald. She attended the The High School of Performing Arts in New York. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Praying for her family as I know she will be missed but memories last forever. Was inspired to go into show business after witnessing the wild applause that the audience gave, Her name can be seen on a marquee in the infamously terrible. She was born in Granville County to the late Joe & Meda Tharrington Keith. 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 an activist, too, and supported issues such as women empowerment and same-sex marriage. Annie Mae Keith is the mother of Eartha Kitt. How do we create a person's profile? because she was being abused by her Family in South Carolina. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Due to her unique voice, she was widely noticed and appreciated. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Search above to list available cemeteries. Her father's identity is unknown. 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. Sister of Lonnie Hurdis Whittaker [half], Lena Lavira (Whitaker) Curry [half], John Henry Whitaker [half] and Dixie Juanita Whitaker . cemeteries found in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Born In: North, South Carolina, United States, Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, activist, and author. Mrs. Lowery was a lifetime member of Stony Hill Baptist Church and served faithfully as long as her health permitted. myCast is the place for you! Annie Armstrong was born in Baltimore, Maryland to tobacconist John Dunn Armstrong and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Armstrong. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Born in Georgia on 28 May 1900 to George E Keith and Lucinda Hollifield. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. To use this feature, use a newer browser. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Try again later. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Official Sites. 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). For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Burial. In a 2013 biography, British journalist John Williams claimed that Kitts father was a white man, a local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. Recommend Annie Mae Keith's obituary to your friends. Try again later. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. There is a problem with your email/password. U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011, Do not sell or share my personal information. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. History: George Keith (c. 1638-1716), born at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, came to NJ in or before 1685. Eartha Kitt died of colon cancer in her home in Weston, Connecticut, on Christmas Day 2008. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. This account has been disabled. Learn more about merges. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Annie Keith (128178772)? 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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Tom Weaver , Other Works : Everything About Christopher Judges Ex-wife. If so, login to add it. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Annie Mae Keith (1898 - 1974) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. of John Green Whitaker and Nancy Missouri (Keith) Whitaker. She was born on May 14th, 1938 in Watsonville, to Angelo and Gemma Luporini, immigrants from Lucca, Italy. Where did you get that outrageous information? But of course, she always insisted on singing right along with me! But then Anna Mae moved in with a new boyfriend, and he rejected Eartha. Failed to remove flower. Kitt was always in the news for her romantic relationships. Historical Person Search Search Search Results Results Annie May Keith (1899 - Unknown) Try FREE for 14 days Try FREE for 14 days. This account has been disabled. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. And sometimes she would come and sit somewhere up front, and she would yell out, 'Eartha, sing 'Waray Waray!'' In 1953, Kitt sang the song Santa Baby, which is one of the most popular Christmas songs ever sung. The only other actress to achieve this is Camren Bicondova who was two years older than David Masouz on Gotham (2014-2019). We always invited Annie Mae over for Christmas morning and enjoyed our time with her! Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sorry! Discover your family history in millions of family trees and more than a billion birth, marriage, death, census, and military records. Just one grandparent can lead you to many Annie Armstrong died on December 20, 1938, in Baltimore, the year the WMU celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. What ever relative that died in South Carolina, she was NOT her Mother. We have set your language to | That was the bitchiest letter I ever read in my life. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. with Accurate Truthful information, NOT here say, opinions, gossip and inaccurate information. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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