Singer/comedian Elizabeth Ramsey, the mother of Jaya, has passed away on Thursday morning, October 8, 2015. She was 83 years old.

Jaya released a statement on her Facebook account this morning:

Mama Beth is now with our Lord… 83 years has been full. Love and laughter, she has given not just our family but the whole nation. Thank you for your love and prayers and I rejoice because she passes in her sleep. In peace. In God’s loving arms. Bye mama, until we meet again. I love you forever. Thank you Jesus.

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