Frankie Lons, the mother of R&B singer Keyshia Cole, has passed away. Frankie became a favorite of the public during Cole’s reality show, which created the spinoff series Frankie & Neffie.
Elite Noel, Cole’s sister, announced her passing on Instagram, as noted by Love B Scott.
Keyshia Cole’s Mother, Frankie Lons, Has Reportedly Passed Away https://t.co/tXBtP2B996
“Worse pain ever,” Noel wrote. “To see my mama in a body bag on her birthday! My heart so fuckin broke.”
Keyshia Cole's sister Elite Noel announces the passing of their mother Frankie. Our immediate thoughts and prayers are with the family as they mourn this loss ?? pic.twitter.com/wLkLYgmIy2
One of Frankie’s grandchildren also spoke of the death on social media citing “happy birthday beautiful and rest in heaven.”
Keyshia Cole’s niece has sadly announced her mom Frankie has passed away ? #Clique please keep Keyshia & her family in your prayers ?? pic.twitter.com/4sFZc5LeD1
Update: TMZ reports Frankie passed away from an overdose at her home in Oakland. Keyshia Cole’s brother Sam revealed she took drugs while partying, relapsing on her recovery and leading to the overdose.
