Singer Keshia Cole’s mother, Frankie Lons, was laid to rest after a service at the Greater St.John Missionary Baptist Church in Oakland, Calif. on Aug. 14. As Sister 2 Sister reported, Lons died of an overdose while celebrating her birthday on July 18.
Cole posted video of a dove release following the service along with a heartbreaking caption honoring her mother. She also said that the service was delayed do to her sister having COVID-19.
“We will miss you, I tried to spend as much time close to her as I could, in that church. When we got to the mausoleum, I asked if I could see her one last time? I kno her spirit was no longer there in the physical, I just hope she was able to see that we came together in celebration of her name, the laughs, love, and honesty she brought to this world…. I’ve internalized a lot as of recent. The love is real Frank Da ?.”
Frankie Lons passed away after a decades-long battle with drug and alcohol abuse. She had several periods of sobriety followed by several relapses. The 61-year-old became famous in her own right after appearing on several reality shows, including one with Cole called, “Keyshia Cole My New Life.” Lons was also on the reality show “Celebrity Rehab With Dr. Drew” on VH1 back in 2008.
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Cole also posted pictures of her beloved mother on July 24 with a long caption speaking on her mom’s humor and being unprepared to lose her.
“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!!!”
She also said that her mother’s humor was ‘unmatched” and ended with promising to try to get all of her siblings in one room together to honor Lyon’s wishes.”
“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 differences …. WE LOVE YOU. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!! Frank da bank!”
