American gospel singer (1911–1972).

Born October 26th, 1911 in New Orleans.

Died January 27th, 1972 at 60 years old in Evergreen Park (heart disease).

Ma Rainey

Born April 26th, 1886 in Columbus.

Died December 22nd, 1939 at 53 years old

Etta James

Born January 25th, 1938 in Los Angeles.

Died January 20th, 2012 at 73 years old

Billie Holiday

Born April 7th, 1915 in Philadelphia.

Died July 17th, 1959 at 44 years old

Mandisa

Born October 1st, 1976 in Citrus Heights.

Died April 18th, 2024 at 47 years old

Aretha Franklin

Born March 25th, 1942 in Memphis.

Died August 16th, 2018 at 76 years old