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. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. Was nominated in 1996 for a Grammy Award in traditional pop vocal performance for her album "Back in Business". Official Sites. Annie Keith was born on 09/07/1929 and passed away at 83 years old. Documents of Annie Mae Keith (born Stephenson) We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. These Records may also relate to: Annie Mae Keith Annie Mae Keith U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 Annie M Keith 1930 United States Federal Census Try again later. By the 2000's, she continued to work, becoming the spokesperson for a MAC Cosmetics line and while her career was slowing down, she still made an appearance in a movie. The document revealed that her true birthday is January 17, 1927. She passed away on 1 Feb 1987 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States. How do we create a person's profile? Annie Mae Keith (1900 - 1987) Photos: 15 Records: 157 Born in Georgia on 28 May 1900 to George E Keith and Lucinda Hollifield. Kitt's age was a mystery until 1998, when a group of students from her hometown in South Carolina discovered her birth certificate. 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. Do you love movies? But I flew in every day to Los Angeles to help Nat with his television show. Previously, Annie was single. Such a sweet lady! Eartha Kitt was an activist. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each persons profile. cemeteries found in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Failed to report flower. By the late 1970's, she was able to resume some of her work in the U.S., performing on some voice-overs. Eartha Kitt was born Eartha Mae Keith, on January 17, 1927, in North, or St. Matthews, South Carolina. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. [on filming Saint Louis Blues with Nat 'King' Cole] We had a lot of fun together, and when filming was over I went to Las Vegas to finish up my engagement there at El Rancho Vegas. [1], 1940 CENSUS - New York City, New York, USA [3]. based on information from your browser. She was preceded in death by her son Demeco A. Lee, brother James Lee and sister Theresa Lee. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. 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. Youll get hints when we find information about your relatives. She passed away on 1 Feb 1987 in Dahlonega, Lumpkin, Georgia, United States. Drag images here or select from your computer for Annie Mae Keith memorial. cemeteries found in Hillsborough Township, Orange County, North Carolina, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Learn more about managing a memorial . Resend Activation Email. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Oops, we were unable to send the email. They waved the baby over the deceased relative to ward off voodoo?? memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimers Association Eastern North Carolina Chapter, 5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 101 Raleigh, NC 27612 or to Transitions LifeCare, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607. and Ms. Eartha was discriminated against because of how she came into the world. There was an error deleting this problem. Recommend Annie Mae Keith's obituary to your friends. Obituary. GREAT NEWS! U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007, North Carolina, Marriage Records, 1741-2011, Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Year should not be greater than current year. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Because she was an illegitimate born child out of that traumatic experience, Her Mother was further harassed In 2000, Kitt performed in the Broadway musical The Wild Party. Kitts performance earned her a nomination for the Tony Award for the Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She was also nominated for the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actress in Musical. The same year, she voiced the character Yzma in the animated comedy movie The Emperors New Groove. She won an Annie Award for this performance. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Annie was educated in the Saint Louis public school system. Following this, Kitt found it difficult to get employment in the US. Angie Mae Keith peacefully, passed at her home November 5, 2022. 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. While attending an organized luncheon at the White House, she spoke against the Vietnam War. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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. We bring to you daily trends in Ghana and all around the world. In 1967, she played Catwoman in the third and final season of the television series Batman. All rights reserved. We are sad to announce that on June 13, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Annie Mae Keith Lowery (Raleigh, North Carolina). Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. 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. Italian being her first language, she then learned English and Spanish. She was branded a sadistic nymphomaniac by the CIA., In the 1970s, Kitt concentrated on her performances in Europe and Asia. Verify and try again. We found 62 entries for Annie Keith in the United States. By the 1990's, she was back in movies and television, and even worked a bit as a stand-up comedian. That was the bitchiest letter I ever read in my life. She attended the The High School of Performing Arts in New York. Join thousands of other users in fan casting your favorite stories. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Arrangements by Clancy Strickland Wheeler Funeral Home, 1051 Durham Road, Wake Forest, NC 27587.(919)556-7400. Try again later. Eartha Mae Keith was born on 17 January 1927 in St Matthews, Calhoun County, South Carolina. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. So I don't think of myself as belonging to any particular group and never have. If someone would even suggest such a vulgar thing as a goodbye-themed event for me, I would pretend I didn't hear it. 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. Learn more about merges. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. It was reported that she made. Annie Mae Keiths daughter Eartha married John William McDonald, an associate of a real estate investment company, on June 6, 1960, after having affairs with cosmetics magnate Charles Revson and banking heir John Barry Ryan III. 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. Annie Mae Keith is the mother of Eartha Kitt. 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. Annie Mae Keith was born about 1894. In a 2013 biography, British journalist John Williams claimed that Kitts father was a white man, a local doctor named Daniel Sturkie. Annie had also answered to Annie Mae Keith and Annie M Keith, and perhaps a couple of other names. based on information from your browser. Sorry! Her mother left Kitt with a relative, Aunt Rosa, in order to live with her boyfriend. This browser does not support getting your location. She died on Christmas Day 2008 at her home in Weston, Connecticut. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in.

Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. Try again. When she was about 8 years old, Anna Mae shipped her off to Harlem to stay with Aunt Mamie. Public Records for Annie Keith Found. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Failed to delete memorial. The placename is derived from British Celtic, Do not sell or share my personal information. Year should not be greater than current year. 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. Annie Mae Keith (born Stephenson)was born on month day1893. of John Green Whitaker and Nancy Missouri (Keith) Whitaker. Burial. Kitt was active in her profession till a few months before her death. By 1943, she had joined with the Katherine Dunham Troupe and worked with them until 1948. But of course, she always insisted on singing right along with me! Born In: North, South Carolina, United States, Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actor, dancer, comedian, activist, and author. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Annie Mae Keith Cole I found on Findagrave.com. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Oops, something didn't work. Do what you can. She was a multi-faceted individual who left a mark in every sphere she touched. She took over the role of Catwoman for the third and final season of the television series Batman (1966), replacing Julie Newmar. Please enter your email and password to sign in. 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. Or find other results in the 1940 census forAnnie Mae Keith. After all, it's the general public that made me - not any one particular group. Try again later. with Accurate Truthful information, NOT here say, opinions, gossip and inaccurate information. Annie Mae Keith married Joseph W G Woodward. Please try again later. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. I will always remember Annie with a smile for everyone. 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. (919)

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. In 1968, she suffered a substantial professional setback after she made anti-war statements during a White House luncheon. Eartha Mae Keith was born in South Carolina on 17 January 1927. I don't carry myself as a black person but as a woman that belongs to everybody. 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 had called Durham, NC, home. A system error has occurred. Female 1892-1973 . 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. myCast is the place for you! Annie Armstrong died on December 20, 1938, in Baltimore, the year the WMU celebrated its fiftieth anniversary. 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. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son.</p> <p>Annie worked for a number of years . Try again later. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Her father's identity is unknown. She was an activist, too, and supported issues such as women empowerment and same-sex marriage. Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Annie Mae Keith U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Sponsored by Ancestry Advertisement Memorials Region North America USA North Carolina Orange County Hillsborough Township Cresmont Memorial Park Annie Mae Keith Created by:Brakspear Added: 18 Apr 2014 Find a Grave Memorial ID: 128178772 SourceHidecitation She traveled around the world with the company. because she was being abused by her Family in South Carolina. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Ms. EARTHA KITT the International icon and star that she is deserves Our respect and completely accurate TRUE Kitt McDonald, their only child, was born on November 26, 1961, and was baptized Catholic at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Annie Mae Keith - Eartha Kitt's mother - Whois - xwhos.com www.xwhos.com person annie_mae_keith-whois To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. MNYR-71B : 1 February 2021), Annie Mae Whitaker in entry for Jhon G Whitaker, 1920. A lot of your information you are reporting here about Cousin Ms. Eartha Kitt is not Accurate. We encourage you to research and examine . She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? No wonder the kids rebel and take pot. The name Annie Keith has over 59 birth records, 27 death records, 7 criminal/court records, 134 address records, 22 phone records & more. GREAT NEWS! Start where you are. Failed to remove flower. [2] Tim and Simon host from home with guests Annie Mac, Amanda Holden, Keith Urban and Natasia Demetriou and music from The Aces and Charli XCX. Born in the tiny hamlet of St Matthew's, South Carolina, Kitt's mother, Annie Mae Keitt, abandoned her daughter at an early age when she found a new man with little time for the light-skinned Eartha. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Annie Mae Keiths daughter, Kitt died ofcolon canceron Christmas Day 2008, three weeks short of her 82nd birthday at her home inWeston, Connecticut. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Annie Mae Keith I found on Findagrave.com. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Born in Georgia on 28 May 1900 to George E Keith and Lucinda Hollifield. Thanks. She was born in Granville County to the late Joe & Meda Tharrington Keith. Eartha (Keith) Kitt was a part of the Vietnam War Protesters Movement. There was a problem getting your location. As a teenager, Kitt lived in friends' homes and in the subways. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. 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. My whole life? Where did you get that outrageous information? family worked on. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. There is no information available about her father. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Though there is little to almost no knowledge of the father of her daughter, it was reported that he was the son of the owner of the farm where she had been born and that Kitt was conceived by rape. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Elton Lowery and an infant son. She was born on May 14th, 1938 in Watsonville, to Angelo and Gemma Luporini, immigrants from Lucca, Italy. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. And sometimes she would come and sit somewhere up front, and she would yell out, 'Eartha, sing 'Waray Waray!'' They have a daughter, Kitt McDonald. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Annie Armstrong was born in Baltimore, Maryland to tobacconist John Dunn Armstrong and his wife Mary Elizabeth (Walker) Armstrong. [4]They were the parents of 1 daughter and were divorced in March 1964. Login to find your connection. Praying for her family as I know she will be missed but memories last forever. A few days later, I received another from his wife. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was a real estate investor who had fought in the Korean War and was an Army veteran. Orson Welles called her "the most exciting girl in the world". She was sent off to her "aunt" Rosa's to live. 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. Annie Mae Keith in the 1940 Census ; Age, 18, born abt 1922 ; Birthplace, North Carolina ; Gender, Female ; Race, White ; Home in 1940. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Search above to list available cemeteries. She had at least 1 daughter with Alton Parker Massengale. She was at first raised by a woman named Anna Mae, who she assumed was her mother. An out-of-wedlock child, Eartha Kitt was born in the cotton fields of South Carolina. 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. She had fond memories of fishing off the cement ship with her father, and cooking with her . She lived in District 1401, Meriwether, Georgia, United States for about 10 years and Greenville, Meriwether, Georgia, United States in 1950. Awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960. She lent her voice to animated series such as The Magic School Bus and The Wild Thornberrys. In 1998, Kitt lent her voice to the character Bagheera in the movie The Jungle Book: Mowglis Story.. Filter by State in . History: George Keith (c. 1638-1716), born at Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, came to NJ in or before 1685. Annie loved taking her morning and afternoon walks, clipping coupons and finding bargains. Kitt was a popular singer at the nightclubs of Paris. In 1940, she was 18 years old and lived in Dutchville, North Carolina, with her mother and 3 brothers. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Annie Mae Keith Bohannon Birth 23 Nov 1898 Death 27 Jul 1974 (aged 75) Burial. This caused significant displeasure among the officials. Kitt was cast as Catwoman in the popular series Batman. She created quite a sensation with her trademark growl while playing the part. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). Fan casting? Annie Mae Keith Lowery, 89, of Wake Forest, passed away on June 13, 2021 after enjoying a long, full life. Eartha Kitt died of colon cancer in her home in Weston, Connecticut, on Christmas Day 2008. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. I have a baby and then you send him off to war. researched and documented information that is shared about her Life, Outstanding Biography, Career & Accomplishments. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. You can always change this later in your Account settings. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records, 1741-2011, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. She was born in Granville County to the late Joe & Meda Tharrington Keith. She lived in Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States in 1930 and Manhattan, New York City, New . Her father's identity is unknown. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sister of Lonnie Hurdis Whittaker [half], Lena Lavira (Whitaker) Curry [half], John Henry Whitaker [half] and Dixie Juanita Whitaker . Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Anniemarried Daniel Cephas Keithin 1923, at age 29. I have a great need for affection from an audience. I'm an orphan. 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Her other hits include Under the Bridges of Paris (1954), Just an Old Fashioned Girl (1956), and Where Is My Man (1957). Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Christmas morning 2012 - Annie Mae and the Rollins Family. 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. Recasting Batman V Superman: Dawn Of Justice for today, Cytotec +27817631985 In doha,,Abortion Pills For Sale In doha, Cytotec +27817631985 In Abu Dhabi,,Abortion Pills For Sale In Abu Dhabi. Use the form below to make a suggestion! Mrs. Lowery is survived by her loving sisters and brothers, Mavis Strickland, Bryant Keith(Joyce), Peggy Hunter(Bobby), Sammy Keith(Becky), and Judy Kuykendall. Make sure that the file is a photo. | They were Thursdays Child, Alone with Me, and Im Still Here: Confessions of a Sex Kitten.. It also explains who her parents where. She performed in major roles in movies such as New Faces, St. 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. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates.