On Sunday, it was announced that Keyshia Cole’s biological mother, Frankie Lons had died.

The singer had not spoken out about until Thursday, where she took to Instagram to confirm the death of her mother and share some loving words.

“I honestly don’t even know how to feel. You can never prepare for something like this… Ever!!! but you will be missed,” said Cole in part of her caption.

She also thanked her fans and supporters for their support during the difficult time.

Cole shared several memories and pictures of her mother within the post and concluded by saying, “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!”

Frankie Lons lost her life on her 61st birthday after a long battle with substance abuse and addiction.

The news was first made public by Elite Noel, Keyshia Cole’s sister, who wrote on social media, “Worse pain ever…. to see my mama in a body bag on her birthday!”

Cole’s brother, Sam, told TMZ that Noel had relapsed on her birthday and used drugs to celebrate and ultimately lead to her death.

In the past, Cole had shared a video of Noel asking for prayers as she was attempting to get sober and documented her mother’s journey to sobriety on multiple occasions. The singer opened up after the difficulties of watching her mother battle her addiction.

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